If you’ve made it this far, you’re probably close to exhausting your six guesses, but don’t worry: we love playing spoiler. Today’s Wordle answer is excel. It comes from two Latin root words: “ex,” which means “out” or “beyond,” and “celsus,” which translates to “lofty.” Literally, it means you have gone beyond even the biggest expectations. According to EtymOnline, the root word of “celsus” came from the Proto-Indian-European root “kel,” meaning “to be prominent.” The word later compounded into “excellere” before it was later shortened to “excel” in modern language.
It’s the perfect word to contemplate as we head into 2023, with many of you likely shoring up those new year resolutions in order to take the next big step in your lives. Whether your goals are personal or professional in nature, in the words of a prominent businessman we all grew up watching, it’s a most excellent thing to ponder, indeed.
