Wordle Answer for October 21, 2025
DETOX was the Wordle answer for October 21, 2025. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
DETOX
What detox means
A period of time during which a person stops consuming an addictive substance like alcohol or drugs, often involving medical support to manage withdrawal symptoms safely.
Where the word comes from
Detox emerged in the 1970s as informal American shorthand for "detoxification." The root detoxify combines the prefix de- (meaning removal or reversal) with toxify, from Latin toxicum (poison), originally from Greek toxikon (poison for arrows). The modern wellness sense developed alongside growing public awareness of substance abuse treatment.
Hints for October 21, 2025
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Synonyms of detox
- detoxification
- treatment
- addiction
- curing
- rehab
- rehabilitation
- recovery
- detoxification unit
Used in a sentence
After spending two weeks at the spa, she felt completely refreshed from her _____ retreat focused on healthy eating and rest.
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