Wordle Answer for January 31, 2024

Players who opened Wordle on January 31, 2024 were trying to land on BULKY. 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

BULKY

What bulky means

Large in size or volume, taking up considerable space and often difficult to carry or store.

Where the word comes from

From the noun "bulk," which comes from Old Norse "bulki" meaning cargo or heap. The adjective form "bulky" developed in English around the 16th century to describe something large, unwieldy, or taking up considerable space. The Old Norse root likely relates to the practical maritime world of trade, where merchants dealt with sizeable shipments and goods.

Hints for January 31, 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 turnsbully
Solve in 3 turnslucky
Solve in 4 turnsbutyl
Solve in 5 turnsbaulk
Solve in 6 turnsyokul

Synonyms of bulky

  • big
  • large
  • heavy
  • voluminous
  • bulk
  • huge
  • large-scale
  • extensive

Used in a sentence

That oversized winter coat is too _____ to fit comfortably in the closet.

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