Wordle Answer for June 16, 2026
AMAZE was the Wordle answer for June 16, 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
AMAZE
What amaze means
To surprise someone greatly by doing something unexpected or remarkable that takes their breath away or shocks them.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *amazen*, likely from Old Norse *á* (on, at) combined with a verb meaning to stupefy or bewilder. The prefix *a-* was common in Old English for forming verbs, while the root may relate to Old Norse *masa* (to be sluggish). The sense shifted over time from "to stupefy" to "to surprise greatly."
Hints for June 16, 2026
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Synonyms of amaze
- trounce
- beat
- get
- perplex
- gravel
- bewilder
- nonplus
- baffle
Used in a sentence
The magician's ability to pull rabbits from thin air never fails to _____ the children in the audience.
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