Wordle Answer for October 3, 2023

WHILE was the Wordle answer for October 3, 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

WHILE

What while means

A period of time, or used to contrast two things or actions happening at the same time.

Where the word comes from

From Old English hwīl, meaning "a period of time" or "a space of time," related to Old Saxon hwīl and Old High German hwīla. These Germanic forms likely derive from Proto-Germanic *hwīlō, though the ultimate origin is uncertain. The sense shifted from "a time or duration" to "during the time that" in Middle English, eventually becoming the conjunction we use today.

Hints for October 3, 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 turnswhite
Solve in 3 turnswhirl
Solve in 4 turnswheel
Solve in 5 turnswelsh
Solve in 6 turnslewis

Synonyms of while

  • piece
  • spell
  • meanwhile
  • moment
  • whilst
  • then
  • whereas
  • besides

Used in a sentence

She read a book _____ waiting for her appointment at the dental office.

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