Wordle Answer for October 24, 2024
BOSSY was the Wordle answer for October 24, 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
BOSSY
What bossy means
Inclined to tell other people what to do in a domineering or aggressive way, often without regard for their opinions or preferences.
Where the word comes from
From the noun "boss," which entered English in the 1600s from Dutch *baas* (master), plus the suffix "-y" meaning "having the quality of." The Dutch word likely derives from a Low Germanic or Frisian root. So "bossy" essentially means "acting like a boss" or "inclined to give orders."
Hints for October 24, 2024
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of bossy
- domineering
- magisterial
- autocratic
- peremptory
- dominating
- high-and-mighty
Used in a sentence
My older sister can be _____ when we're playing games together, always telling everyone what to do.
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