Wordle Answer for November 9, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to GLAZE. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.

The answer

GLAZE

What glaze means

A smooth, shiny coating applied to pottery, ceramics, or baked goods, or to coat something with such a finish or a thin layer of liquid that hardens into a glossy surface.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *glasen*, meaning to furnish with glass or make glossy, derived from Old English *glæs* (glass) plus the verb suffix *-en*. The noun glass itself comes from Proto-Germanic *glasam*, related to Old Norse *gler* and ultimately from an Indo-European root meaning "to shine" or "gleam," reflecting the lustrous quality of the material.

Hints for November 9, 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 turnsblaze
Solve in 3 turnsgauze
Solve in 4 turnsalgae
Solve in 5 turnslarge
Solve in 6 turnslegal

Synonyms of glaze

  • glass
  • candy
  • glaze over
  • sugarcoat
  • glass over

Used in a sentence

The pottery instructor showed us how to apply a smooth _____ before placing the bowls in the kiln.

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