Wordle Answer for January 11, 2024

BRIEF was the Wordle answer for January 11, 2024. 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

BRIEF

What brief means

A short statement or document containing the main points of a case, subject, or argument, typically prepared for quick reference or legal proceedings.

Where the word comes from

From Old French *brief*, meaning a short written document or letter, which comes from Latin *brevis*, meaning short. The Latin word is related to Greek *brakhys*, also meaning short. The sense evolved from the written document itself (something concise in form) to the modern meaning of short in duration or extent.

Hints for January 11, 2024

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 turnsgrief
Solve in 3 turnsbride
Solve in 4 turnstribe
Solve in 5 turnsfiber
Solve in 6 turnsfibre

Synonyms of brief

  • concise
  • short
  • little
  • abbreviated
  • legal brief

Used in a sentence

The lawyer presented a _____ outline of the case before the judge made a decision.

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