Wordle Answer for December 7, 2023

Players who opened Wordle on December 7, 2023 were trying to land on SLEEP. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.

The answer

SLEEP

What sleep means

A natural state of rest in which the body and mind become inactive, consciousness is suspended, and the eyes are closed, typically lasting several hours each night.

Where the word comes from

From Old English *slæp*, related to Old Norse *svefn* and Old High German *slf*, all descended from Proto-Germanic *slāpaz*. The ultimate origin before Proto-Germanic is uncertain, though some scholars connect it to an Indo-European root meaning "to slip" or "to fall," reflecting the gradual onset of sleep.

Hints for December 7, 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 turnssheep
Solve in 3 turnsspeel
Solve in 4 turnsspell
Solve in 5 turnspeels
Solve in 6 turnspeels

Synonyms of sleep

  • quietus
  • rest
  • kip
  • slumber
  • eternal sleep
  • nap
  • eternal rest

Used in a sentence

The baby finally fell asleep after we rocked her gently for twenty minutes.

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