Wordle Answer for January 16, 2024

On January 16, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BLOND. 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

BLOND

What blond means

A light yellowish color, or a person with hair of this naturally light color.

Where the word comes from

From Old French *blond*, possibly from a Germanic source akin to Old High German *blunt*, meaning pale or whitish. Some etymologists connect it to Proto-Germanic *blundaz*. The word entered English in the 15th century and originally described a light golden or pale yellow color before becoming associated with fair hair.

Hints for January 16, 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 turnsblood
Solve in 3 turnsbound
Solve in 4 turnsboned
Solve in 5 turnsbonds
Solve in 6 turnsnoble

Synonyms of blond

  • fair
  • flaxen
  • blonde
  • fairish
  • towheaded
  • nordic
  • redheaded
  • light-haired

Used in a sentence

The _____ surfer rode the waves with confidence as the sun warmed his shoulders.

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