Wordle Answer for November 27, 2023
On November 27, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to TAWNY. 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
TAWNY
What tawny means
A dull yellowish-brown or tan color, like that of a lion's hide or dry leaves.
Where the word comes from
Tawny comes from Old French tané, meaning tanned or tan-colored, derived from tanner, which meant to tan leather. This French verb traces back to Medieval Latin tannum, possibly from a Celtic source related to oak bark used in the tanning process. The color term emerged from the natural hue of tanned animal hides.
Hints for November 27, 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 tawny
- colored
- chromatic
- ochraceous
- frogmouths
- taupe
- orangish
- auburn
- burnt orange
Used in a sentence
The old barn had faded to a _____ color after years of weathering in the harsh sunlight.
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