Wordle Answer for October 17, 2023
The Wordle for October 17, 2023 solved to ADULT. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
ADULT
What adult means
A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who has reached legal maturity, usually at age eighteen or older.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *adultus*, the past participle of *adolescere*, meaning "to grow up." The prefix *ad-* means "to," while *olescere* relates to growth and development. The word entered Old French as *adulte* and then English in the 14th century, eventually replacing earlier terms for a fully grown person.
Hints for October 17, 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 adult
- big
- mature
- grown
- full-grown
- fully grown
- grownup
Used in a sentence
The _____ supervision requirement means at least one parent must attend the field trip.
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