Wordle Answer for October 28, 2025
On October 28, 2025, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to HOLLY. 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
HOLLY
What holly means
A evergreen shrub or tree with prickly dark-green leaves and bright red berries, commonly used as a Christmas decoration.
Where the word comes from
Holly comes from Old English *holegn*, related to Old High German *hulis*. The ultimate origin is uncertain, though some scholars suggest it may derive from a Proto-Germanic root meaning "to prick" or "to sting," referring to the plant's sharp leaves. The word has remained largely unchanged through Middle English *holi* into modern English.
Hints for October 28, 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 holly
- ilex
- berried
- hock
- sweet
- assi
- okay
- holi
- john
Used in a sentence
The bright red berries on the _____ plant made perfect decorations for our Christmas mantelpiece this year.
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