Wordle Answer for September 27, 2023

SMILE was the Wordle answer for September 27, 2023. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.

The answer

SMILE

What smile means

The facial expression in which the corners of your mouth turn upward, typically showing teeth and indicating pleasure, happiness, or friendliness.

Where the word comes from

The word smile likely comes from Middle English smilen, of uncertain ultimate origin. Some scholars suggest a connection to Old Norse smíla (to smile) or Middle Low German smilen, though the path is not entirely clear. The word may be related to a Proto-Germanic root meaning to laugh or grin, but the precise ancestor remains debated among etymologists.

Hints for September 27, 2023

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnssmite
Solve in 3 turnsslime
Solve in 4 turnsaisle
Solve in 5 turnsmiles
Solve in 6 turnsmiles

Synonyms of smile

  • grin
  • smiling
  • grinning

Used in a sentence

The baby's bright _____ melted everyone's hearts the moment she woke up from her nap.

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