Wordle Answer for August 27, 2025
The Wordle for August 27, 2025 solved to TOWER. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
TOWER
What tower means
A tall, narrow building or structure that stands much higher than it is wide, often built as part of a larger structure or standing alone.
Where the word comes from
Tower comes from Old French *tor*, which derived from Latin *turris*. The Latin word likely came from a non-Indo-European source, possibly related to Etruscan or other Mediterranean languages. The word entered Middle English as *tour* and *tower*, eventually settling into its modern spelling. It has remained relatively stable across European languages, appearing in similar forms in German (*Turm*), Spanish (*torre*), and Italian (*torre*).
Hints for August 27, 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 tower
- loom
- pillar
- hulk
- column
Used in a sentence
The old lighthouse stood as a lonely _____ overlooking the rocky cliffs and turbulent sea.
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