Wordle Answer for January 5, 2025
CYBER was the Wordle answer for January 5, 2025. 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
CYBER
What cyber means
Relating to computers, the internet, and digital technology, especially in contexts involving security, communication, or virtual interactions.
Where the word comes from
From Greek *kyber*, meaning "steersman" or "helmsman." The term was borrowed into English in the mid-20th century as a prefix for computer-related concepts, popularized by Norbert Wiener's 1948 book "Cybernetics," which used it to describe the study of control and communication in machines and living organisms. The prefix has since become ubiquitous in technology vocabulary.
Hints for January 5, 2025
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Synonyms of cyber
- cyberspace
- cybercrime
- hacker
- networking
- website
- computerization
- cybernetic
- computerised
Used in a sentence
The company hired a _____ expert to protect their customer data from online attacks.
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