Wordle Answer for January 25, 2025
Players who opened Wordle on January 25, 2025 were trying to land on CRISP. 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
CRISP
What crisp means
Having a firm, dry texture that breaks easily with a sharp snapping sound, or describing weather that is cool and fresh.
Where the word comes from
From Old English "crysp," borrowed from Latin "crispus," meaning curled or wrinkled. The Latin term likely derives from an imitative root reflecting the sound or texture of something brittle breaking or crinkling. The sense evolved from describing curled hair or wavy surfaces to the modern meaning of something brittle and firm that breaks cleanly.
Hints for January 25, 2025
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of crisp
- tender
- sharp
- distinct
- terse
- cold
- concise
- firm
- fresh
Used in a sentence
The fresh bread had a _____ crust that crackled satisfyingly when she bit into it.
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