Wordle Answer for October 25, 2024

On October 25, 2024, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to FROWN. 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

FROWN

What frown means

A facial expression in which the eyebrows are drawn together and the corners of the mouth are turned downward, typically showing displeasure, disapproval, or concentration.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *frounen*, probably from Old French *froncier*, meaning to wrinkle or curl. The Old French root likely derives from a Germanic source akin to Old High German *runzōn*, meaning to wrinkle. The sense shifted from a physical wrinkling of fabric to the wrinkling of one's brow as an expression of displeasure.

Hints for October 25, 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 turnsbrown
Solve in 3 turnsfront
Solve in 4 turnswrong
Solve in 5 turnsrowan
Solve in 6 turnsowner

Synonyms of frown

  • scowl
  • glower
  • lower

Used in a sentence

She noticed her teacher's _____ and realized she'd made a serious mistake on the exam.

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