Wordle Answer for July 31, 2025

On July 31, 2025, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to FRILL. 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

FRILL

What frill means

A decorative strip of fabric, lace, or other material gathered or pleated along one edge and attached to clothing or other items for ornamentation.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English *frille*, likely borrowed from Middle Dutch *frul* or a related Low German word. The ultimate origin is unclear, though it may be connected to Old Norse *frilla* (to curl or wrinkle) or derive from an imitative root suggesting ruffled or crimped fabric. The word gained prominence in English during the 16th century to describe ornamental gathered or pleated edging on garments.

Hints for July 31, 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 turnsdrill
Solve in 3 turnsfrail
Solve in 4 turnsfills
Solve in 5 turnsrifle
Solve in 6 turnslifer

Synonyms of frill

  • ruffle
  • flounce
  • furbelow

Used in a sentence

The fancy dress had lace ruffles and frills along the neckline and sleeves.

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