Wordle Answer for November 5, 2025

The Wordle for November 5, 2025 solved to SHORT. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

SHORT

What short means

A person or thing that measures less in length, height, or duration than what is usual, expected, or desired.

Where the word comes from

Short comes from Old English "sceort," related to Old Norse "skorta" (to lack). These Germanic roots likely stem from a Proto-Germanic base meaning "cut" or "severed," suggesting something reduced or diminished in length. The word entered Middle English with the same sense, and has remained largely unchanged in form and meaning since then.

Hints for November 5, 2025

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnssport
Solve in 3 turnsstory
Solve in 4 turnsthose
Solve in 5 turnshorst
Solve in 6 turnshorst

Synonyms of short

  • tender
  • light
  • close
  • direct
  • dead
  • inadequate
  • deficient
  • irascible

Used in a sentence

I had to _____ the failing company's stock before the market crash became obvious to everyone.

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