Wordle Answer for October 1, 2023
Players who opened Wordle on October 1, 2023 were trying to land on BERET. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
BERET
What beret means
A soft, round, flat-crowned hat without a brim, typically made of wool or felt and worn tilted to one side.
Where the word comes from
From French *beret*, which comes from Occitan *barret*, meaning a flat cap or hat. The Occitan word likely derives from Latin *birrus*, a hooded cloak or cape worn by Romans. The flat, round cap became particularly associated with Basque shepherds and later with French military forces, giving it lasting cultural prominence.
Hints for October 1, 2023
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Synonyms of beret
- hat
- cap
- tam
- chapeau
- bet
- béret
- berret
- kepi
Used in a sentence
She wore a black _____ tilted stylishly to one side as she walked through the Paris café.
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