Wordle Answer for April 2, 2026
On April 2, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SOBER. 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
SOBER
What sober means
Free from the effects of alcohol or drugs, or serious and thoughtful in manner or appearance.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *sobre*, derived from Latin *sobrius*, meaning "not drunk" or "temperate." The Latin root likely combines *se-* (without) and *ebrius* (drunk), though the exact formation is uncertain. The word entered Middle English and gradually expanded beyond drunkenness to mean serious, thoughtful, or restrained in general behavior and appearance.
Hints for April 2, 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 sober
- solemn
- sombre
- somber
- drab
- sedate
- serious
- dry
- unplayful
Used in a sentence
The judge remained _____ throughout the trial, carefully weighing the evidence before reaching her verdict.
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