Wordle Answer for October 2, 2023
The Wordle for October 2, 2023 solved to MERRY. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
MERRY
What merry means
Full of cheerfulness and laughter, or festive and joyful in mood or atmosphere.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *merie*, Old English *myrige*, possibly from Proto-Germanic *murgijaz*, though the ultimate origin remains uncertain. Some scholars suggest a connection to Old High German *murg* (short duration), implying something brief and pleasant, while others link it to roots meaning "to shorten" or "to make brief." The sense evolved from "short" or "quick" to "pleasant" and finally "cheerful" by the Middle English period.
Hints for October 2, 2023
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of merry
- brisk
- mirthful
- gay
- joyous
- energetic
- rattling
- jocund
- jolly
Used in a sentence
The children sang carols and danced around the tree in a _____ celebration that lasted all evening.
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