Wordle Answer for February 26, 2023

Players who opened Wordle on February 26, 2023 were trying to land on SYRUP. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.

The answer

SYRUP

What syrup means

A thick, sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water, often flavored with fruit or spices, and commonly used as a topping for pancakes or ice cream.

Where the word comes from

Syrup comes from Old French sirop, which was borrowed from Arabic sharab, meaning "drink" or "beverage." The Arabic word itself derives from the root shariba, "to drink." The substance entered European trade and vocabulary through medieval contact with the Arab world, particularly as sweetened medicinal drinks became popular in apothecaries and early pharmacies.

Hints for February 26, 2023

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 turnssirup
Solve in 3 turnsgyrus
Solve in 4 turnsspray
Solve in 5 turnspursy
Solve in 6 turnspursy

Synonyms of syrup

  • sirup
  • grenadine
  • malt
  • sesame
  • bottle
  • maple
  • ipecac
  • soap

Used in a sentence

The pancakes were drowning in maple _____ that my grandmother poured generously over the stack.

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