Wordle Answer for May 4, 2026
RISER was the Wordle answer for May 4, 2026. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.
The answer
RISER
What riser means
A vertical pipe or duct that carries water, gas, or air upward through the floors of a building.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *risere*, meaning one who rises, derived from the verb *rise*. The base verb comes from Old English *rīsan*, related to Old Norse *rīsa* and Proto-Germanic *rīsanan*. The suffix *-er* was added to form an agent noun. In architecture, "riser" later came to mean the vertical part of a step in a staircase, as it "rises" between treads.
Hints for May 4, 2026
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Synonyms of riser
- lift
- elevator
- lifting
- tilt
- lifter
- upright
- stand-up
- hoist
Used in a sentence
The early _____ caught the first train to the city and arrived before most people woke up.
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