Wordle Answer for January 13, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on January 13, 2026 were trying to land on GUMBO. 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
GUMBO
What gumbo means
A thick stew originating from Louisiana, typically made with okra or filé powder, meat or seafood, vegetables, and served over rice.
Where the word comes from
Gumbo comes from Bantu languages spoken in Central Africa, particularly Kikongo, where "ngumbo" means okra. The word entered English through Louisiana Creole and French, reflecting the dish's roots in West African and creole cuisines of the American South. The okra plant itself was brought to the Americas via the slave trade, and the name traveled with it, eventually naming the thick stew that became iconic to New Orleans cooking.
Hints for January 13, 2026
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Synonyms of gumbo
- okra
- abelmoschus esculentus
- gumbo soil
- hibiscus esculentus
- okra plant
Used in a sentence
The chef stirred her famous _____ on the stove, adding okra and spices to the rich, darkening broth.
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