Wordle Answer for February 9, 2025
On February 9, 2025, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BONUS. 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
BONUS
What bonus means
Extra money or compensation given to an employee in addition to their regular wages, typically as a reward for good performance or company profit.
Where the word comes from
The word "bonus" comes directly from Latin, where it meant "good" or "favorable." Roman soldiers sometimes received extra payment called "bonus" as a reward for service. The term entered English in the 18th century, keeping its Latin sense of an additional benefit or payment given beyond what is owed or expected.
Hints for February 9, 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 bonus
- incentive
- fillip
- supplementary
- supplement
- additional
- first
- precedence
- prime
Used in a sentence
My employer surprised everyone with an unexpected _____ in our paychecks this month.
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