Wordle Answer for October 9, 2025
Players who opened Wordle on October 9, 2025 were trying to land on HARDY. 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
HARDY
What hardy means
Able to endure difficult or harsh conditions, such as cold weather or hard work, without becoming ill or giving up.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *hardi*, meaning bold or daring, which came from a Germanic source akin to Old High German *hart*, meaning hard or strong. The sense evolved from "hard" or "tough" to "brave" or "bold," and later extended to mean robust or capable of enduring hardship.
Hints for October 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 hardy
- robust
- stout
- rugged
- fearless
- manlike
- manful
- doughty
- manly
Used in a sentence
The old oak tree proved _____ enough to survive three centuries of harsh winters.
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