Wordle Answer for April 26, 2026

What gloss means

A smooth, shiny finish or coating on a surface, or a brief explanation or translation of a difficult word or passage.

Where the word comes from

From Old Norse *gloss* meaning "jesting remark" or "explanation," the word entered Middle English with the sense of a brief explanatory note or comment. The Norse root may be connected to words meaning "to shine" or "to glitter," suggesting an interpretation that "shines light" on a text. By the 13th century, *gloss* was used for annotations in the margins of manuscripts, and later came to mean a superficial or misleading explanation that covers up the truth.

Hints for April 26, 2026

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Synonyms of gloss

• rubric
• burnish
• polish
• comment
• color
• glossary
• glossiness

Used in a sentence

The car's new paint job has a brilliant _____ that makes it shine in the sunlight.