Wordle Answer for April 13, 2026

On April 13, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to ELFIN. 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

ELFIN

What elfin means

Having a delicate, small, or otherworldly quality, often resembling or suggestive of elves in appearance or manner.

Where the word comes from

From Old English "ælf" (elf), related to Old Norse "álfr" and possibly Proto-Germanic roots meaning a supernatural being or spirit. The adjective suffix "-in" was added in Middle English to mean "of or like an elf." The word has been applied to delicate, spritelike, or fanciful qualities since at least the 16th century.

Hints for April 13, 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 turnseldin
Solve in 3 turnsexfil
Solve in 4 turnsalien
Solve in 5 turnsrifle
Solve in 6 turnsfinal

Synonyms of elfin

  • playful
  • little
  • supernatural
  • small
  • fey
  • elflike
  • elfish
  • elvish

Used in a sentence

The _____ child with pointed ears and delicate features captivated everyone at the costume party.

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