Wordle Answer for March 22, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on March 22, 2026 were trying to land on BASIL. 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
BASIL
What basil means
A fragrant herb with green leaves commonly used in cooking, especially in Italian cuisine and as a key ingredient in pesto.
Where the word comes from
Basil comes from Greek basileus, meaning "king," through Latin basilica (a royal building). The herb acquired this grand name because ancient Greeks considered it the most noble of herbs. The plant itself likely originated in tropical regions of central Africa and Southeast Asia, but its prestige in Mediterranean culture earned it a name fit for royalty.
Hints for March 22, 2026
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Synonyms of basil
- sweet basil
- benny
- basel
- blackwell
- basile
- byz
- genus ocimum
- ocimum
Used in a sentence
The fresh _____ in my garden smells wonderful and makes my pasta sauce taste incredible.
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