Wordle Answer for February 18, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on February 18, 2026 were trying to land on MOGUL. 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
MOGUL
What mogul means
A powerful and influential person in a particular industry, especially in business, entertainment, or media.
Where the word comes from
Mogul comes from the Mughal Empire, the Islamic dynasty that ruled much of India from the 16th to 19th centuries. The word entered English through Portuguese and Dutch traders who encountered the empire's powerful rulers. Over time, "mogul" came to mean any wealthy, influential person, particularly in business or entertainment, transferring the sense of imperial power and authority to modern magnates.
Hints for February 18, 2026
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Synonyms of mogul
- power
- magnate
- baron
- king
- top executive
- big businessman
- business leader
- moghul
Used in a sentence
The real estate _____ purchased three luxury hotels downtown and continued expanding his business empire.
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