Wordle Answer for May 26, 2026
COUCH was the Wordle answer for May 26, 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
COUCH
What couch means
A piece of furniture with a long padded seat and backrest, designed for sitting or lying down, typically seating multiple people.
Where the word comes from
From Old French "couche," meaning a bed or layer, derived from Latin "colcare," which means to lay down or recline. The Latin root comes from "collocare," combining "com-" (together) and "locare" (to place). Originally referring to a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting, the word gradually broadened to include any long upholstered seat.
Hints for May 26, 2026
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Synonyms of couch
- cast
- lounge
- frame
- put
- redact
- sofa
Used in a sentence
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