Wordle Answer for July 3, 2026
The Wordle for July 3, 2026 solved to BATON. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
BATON
What baton means
A stick or rod that a conductor waves to direct an orchestra or choir, or a short stick carried and passed between runners in a relay race.
Where the word comes from
From French *baton*, meaning a stick or staff, derived from Old French *bast* and Latin *bastum*, which may come from Greek *bastion* (a walking stick) or be of obscure origin. The word entered English in the 16th century, initially referring to a stick or cudgel, and later came to mean the conductor's stick used to direct orchestras.
Hints for July 3, 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 baton
- truncheon
- rod
- staff
- mace
- wand
- beater
- pole
- bar
Used in a sentence
The conductor raised her _____ and the orchestra fell silent before beginning the symphony.
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