Wordle Answer for November 29, 2025
On November 29, 2025, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to GRUFF. 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
GRUFF
What gruff means
Rough and unfriendly in manner or speech, often sounding stern or impatient even if not intentionally rude.
Where the word comes from
From Middle Dutch *grof* and Middle Low German *grof*, both meaning "coarse" or "rough." These words likely derive from a Proto-Germanic root related to "coarse" or "crude," though the ultimate origin remains uncertain. The sense evolved from physical roughness to describe a rough or harsh manner of speaking.
Hints for November 29, 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 gruff
- hoarse
- cacophonous
- cacophonic
- ill-natured
- curmudgeonly
- crusty
- ill-humored
- ill-humoured
Used in a sentence
The old mechanic spoke in a _____ voice, but he always helped his customers without charging extra.
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