Wordle Answer for January 23, 2025
UPPER was the Wordle answer for January 23, 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
UPPER
What upper means
The higher or top part of something, or relating to a position or rank that is more senior or dominant.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *upper*, formed by adding the comparative suffix *-er* to Old English *up*. The *up* element comes from Proto-Germanic *upp*, related to Old Norse *upp* and German *auf*, all meaning "up" or "upward." The root likely traces back to Proto-Indo-European *upo*, meaning "under" or "up from below"—a spatial preposition that developed various meanings across language families.
Hints for January 23, 2025
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Synonyms of upper
- high
- speed
- amphetamine
- pep pill
- upper berth
- superior
Used in a sentence
The _____ shelves of the bookcase held our most treasured and fragile antique collections.
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