Wordle Answer for October 20, 2025
On October 20, 2025, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to LIMBO. 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
LIMBO
What limbo means
A state of uncertainty or neglect where something is left waiting indefinitely without clear resolution or progress.
Where the word comes from
Limbo comes from the Latin limbus, meaning "border" or "edge." In medieval Christian theology, limbo referred to the supposed edge of Hell where virtuous souls before Christ's coming were thought to dwell. The word entered Middle English and Old French before reaching modern English, retaining its sense of an uncertain, in-between state—neither fully one condition nor another.
Hints for October 20, 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 limbo
- oblivion
- abeyance
- expectation
- dilemma
- hold
- suspense
- indecision
- dial
Used in a sentence
The company's expansion plans have been stuck in _____ since the board couldn't reach a decision.
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