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.

Solve in 2 turnsbones
Solve in 3 turnsbosun
Solve in 4 turnsbound
Solve in 5 turnssound
Solve in 6 turnsunbox

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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