Wordle Answer for July 13, 2022

BLAND was the Wordle answer for July 13, 2022. 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

BLAND

What bland means

Lacking strong flavor, distinctive character, or visual interest; unexciting and dull.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English and Old French *bland*, derived from Latin *blandus*, meaning "smooth" or "soft." The Latin term originally described something physically smooth or gentle to the touch, then extended to describe speech or manner that is smooth and agreeable. By extension, it came to mean lacking flavor or interest—something smooth but unremarkable.

Hints for July 13, 2022

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 turnsbrand
Solve in 3 turnsblade
Solve in 4 turnsbaled
Solve in 5 turnsbadly
Solve in 6 turnslands

Synonyms of bland

  • insipid
  • vapid
  • flat
  • tasteless
  • flavorless
  • unexciting
  • unstimulating
  • savorless

Used in a sentence

The hospital cafeteria served _____ soup that nobody seemed to enjoy very much.

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