Wordle Answer for December 20, 2023

On December 20, 2023, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SMALL. 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

SMALL

What small means

Of limited size, extent, or amount; noticeably below average or ordinary in physical dimensions.

Where the word comes from

From Old English *smæl*, meaning "slender" or "thin," which likely derives from Proto-Germanic *smalaz*. The word originally referred to something narrow or fine before broadening to mean "little" in size generally. Related forms appear in Old Norse *smali* and Old High German *smal*.

Hints for December 20, 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 turnsshall
Solve in 3 turnsmyall
Solve in 4 turnsmeals
Solve in 5 turnsmalls
Solve in 6 turnsmalls

Synonyms of small

  • mean
  • diminutive
  • modest
  • soft
  • moderate
  • fine
  • bantam
  • slender

Used in a sentence

The restaurant serves delicious food in surprisingly _____ portions that leave most customers still hungry.

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