Wordle Answer for June 2, 2026
The Wordle for June 2, 2026 solved to BASIS. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
BASIS
What basis means
The fundamental principle, fact, or reason on which something is established, calculated, or decided.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *basis*, meaning "base" or "foundation," which came from Greek *basis*, derived from the verb *bainein*, meaning "to go" or "to step." The Greek noun originally referred to a step or footstep, then came to mean the base or foundation upon which something stands. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, retaining its sense of a fundamental support or starting point.
Hints for June 2, 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 basis
- base
- foundation
- cornerstone
- ground
- fundament
- groundwork
- footing
Used in a sentence
The entire foundation of their argument rested on a shaky _____ that nobody had properly verified.
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