Wordle Answer for October 29, 2023
PHONY was the Wordle answer for October 29, 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
PHONY
What phony means
A person or thing that is not genuine, authentic, or real, or someone who pretends to be something they are not.
Where the word comes from
From the 1890s American slang, "phony" likely comes from the Irish surname Foney or from "fawney," a confidence trick where a bogus gold ring was used to swindle victims. The term shifted to mean anything fake or fraudulent. The exact Irish connection remains debated, but the word solidified in American English to describe someone or something counterfeit or dishonest.
Hints for October 29, 2023
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Synonyms of phony
- counterfeit
- fake
- bogus
- imitative
- phoney
- hypocrite
- dissembler
Used in a sentence
The company's _____ promises about delivering within two weeks convinced no one with experience.
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