Wordle Answer for June 29, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on June 29, 2026 were trying to land on CRUDE. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
CRUDE
What crude means
A natural, unrefined substance extracted from the earth, especially petroleum before it has been processed or treated.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English and Old French *crude*, derived from Latin *crudus*, meaning "raw" or "uncooked." The Latin root is related to *cruor*, meaning "blood" or "gore," reflecting the original sense of something in its raw, unprocessed state. The word broadened over time to mean rough, unrefined, or lacking polish.
Hints for June 29, 2026
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Synonyms of crude
- stark
- vulgar
- blunt
- coarse
- rough
- primitive
- raw
- unrefined
Used in a sentence
The mechanic wiped _____ oil off his hands with an old rag before heading home.
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