Wordle Answer for March 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to DRAMA. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
DRAMA
What drama means
A serious or emotional situation involving conflict, tension, or crisis that unfolds like a theatrical performance in real life.
Where the word comes from
Drama comes from the Greek word *drāma*, meaning "a deed" or "a thing done," derived from the verb *drān*, "to do" or "to act." The term was used in ancient Greece to describe theatrical performances and stories acted out on stage. It entered English through Late Latin and Old French *drame* during the Middle English period, retaining its sense of a performed narrative or serious composition intended for theatrical presentation.
Hints for March 16, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of drama
- play
- dramatic event
- playwright
- theatrical
- dramatic
- scene
- playhouse
- melodrama
Used in a sentence
The accident caused quite a _____ when the ambulance arrived and everyone gathered outside.
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