Wordle Answer for April 8, 2026

The Wordle for April 8, 2026 solved to INLET. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

INLET

What inlet means

A narrow strip of water that extends into the land from a larger body of water such as an ocean or lake.

Where the word comes from

From Middle English inlete, a compound of in- plus lete (a passage or opening). Lete came from Old English lætan, meaning "to let" or "allow." The word originally described a passage that lets water in, particularly a narrow opening where a tide or stream flows into land.

Hints for April 8, 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 turnsinset
Solve in 3 turnsintel
Solve in 4 turnstiles
Solve in 5 turnselint
Solve in 6 turnslenti

Synonyms of inlet

  • recess
  • cove
  • entry
  • entrance
  • entering
  • enter
  • ingress
  • admission

Used in a sentence

The small _____ between the rocky cliffs provided a perfect sheltered harbor for the fishing boats.

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