Wordle Answer for August 13, 2025
Players who opened Wordle on August 13, 2025 were trying to land on KEFIR. 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
KEFIR
What kefir means
A fermented milk drink made by adding kefir grains to milk, resulting in a tangy, slightly fizzy beverage with beneficial bacteria and a yogurt-like consistency.
Where the word comes from
Kefir comes from Russian кефир (kefir), which was borrowed from Caucasian languages, likely from Circassian or related languages of the North Caucasus region where the drink originated. The word traveled into Russian through trade and cultural contact, then entered English in the 19th century as Western Europeans became aware of this fermented milk beverage from the Caucasus Mountains.
Hints for August 13, 2025
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Synonyms of kefir
- kefyr
- kephir
- kefir grain
- koumiss
- yogurt
- kumys
- kashk
- kymyz
Used in a sentence
My grandmother poured a glass of tangy _____ for breakfast every morning.
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