Wordle Answer for October 7, 2023
VIOLA was the Wordle answer for October 7, 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
VIOLA
What viola means
A stringed musical instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone, played with a bow and held between the shoulder and chin.
Where the word comes from
Viola comes from Italian, where it referred to a bowed stringed instrument. The Italian word likely derives from Latin *vitula*, though the exact path is uncertain. Some scholars suggest a connection to Old Provençal *viula*, but the ultimate origin remains debated among etymologists, possibly tracing to a pre-Latin source or an early Romance innovation for naming the instrument.
Hints for October 7, 2023
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Synonyms of viola
- alto
- high
- breach
- contrary
- infringement
- violate
- violator
- violation
Used in a sentence
The orchestra's _____ section added warmth and depth to the classical symphony last night.
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