Wordle Answer for April 16, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on April 16, 2026 were trying to land on CUBIT. 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
CUBIT
What cubit means
An ancient unit of length, typically equal to the distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, roughly 18 inches or 45 centimeters.
Where the word comes from
The cubit comes from Latin cubitus, meaning "elbow" or "forearm." The Romans borrowed this from the practice of measuring length by the distance from elbow to fingertip—a convenient, body-based standard. The word likely derives from a root related to "lying down" or "reclining," since the bent arm resembles a reclined position. This ancient measuring system remained common through medieval times and appears throughout the Bible.
Hints for April 16, 2026
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Synonyms of cubit
- ark
- bends
- elbows
- cubitainer
- unguis
- fistmele
- button
- handspan
Used in a sentence
The ancient carpenter measured the wooden beam with a _____ to ensure it matched the temple's specifications.
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