Wordle Answer for April 17, 2026
On April 17, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BELLE. 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
BELLE
What belle means
A woman or girl who is notably beautiful or the most popular and attractive woman in a particular social setting.
Where the word comes from
From French *belle*, the feminine form of *bel* (beautiful), which comes from Latin *bellus*, meaning handsome or fair. The Latin word is of uncertain ultimate origin, though it may be related to *bonus* (good). English adopted the word in the 17th century, particularly in the phrase "belle of the ball" to mean an attractive and popular woman.
Hints for April 17, 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 belle
- sweetie
- sweetheart
- girl
- cute
- baby
- handsome
- attractive
- good-looking
Used in a sentence
The most beautiful woman at the ball was considered the _____ of the evening.
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