Wordle Answer for March 20, 2026

OASIS was the Wordle answer for March 20, 2026. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.

The answer

OASIS

What oasis means

A fertile or green area in a desert where water is available, often serving as a refuge or resting place for travelers.

Where the word comes from

From Greek *oasis*, which the Greeks borrowed from a Semitic language, likely related to Egyptian *wḥ3t* meaning "fertile place" or "dwelling." The word passed into Latin as *oasis*, then into Old French and Middle English, keeping much the same form. It describes a fertile spot in a desert where water emerges, allowing life to flourish.

Hints for March 20, 2026

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 turnsbasis
Solve in 3 turnsossia
Solve in 4 turnssails
Solve in 5 turnssoils
Solve in 6 turnsshiso

Synonyms of oasis

  • haven
  • coke
  • desert
  • island
  • islet
  • watering-place
  • refuge
  • sanctuary

Used in a sentence

The travelers found an _____ after three days of crossing the scorching desert without any water.

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