Wordle Answer for April 12, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on April 12, 2026 were trying to land on ALLEY. 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
ALLEY
What alley means
A narrow passage or lane between buildings or structures, typically in a city or town.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *alei*, derived from Old French *alee*, the past participle of *aler* meaning "to go" or "to walk." The sense shifted to mean a passageway or walkway—a place where one goes. The Old French verb ultimately traces to Vulgar Latin *allare*, though its deeper origins remain uncertain, possibly influenced by Latin *ambulare* (to walk).
Hints for April 12, 2026
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Synonyms of alley
- alleyway
- back street
- bowling alley
- skittle alley
Used in a sentence
The cat disappeared into the narrow _____ behind the old brick buildings downtown.
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