Wordle Answer for July 16, 2026
On July 16, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to BUTTE. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
BUTTE
What butte means
A steep-sided isolated hill with a flat top, common in arid regions of the western United States.
Where the word comes from
Butte comes from French butte, meaning a small hill or mound, which derives from Old French bute. The ultimate origin is uncertain, but it may be connected to Old Norse búð (booth or hut) or represent a variant of an older word for heap or rise. The term entered English in the 19th century, particularly in American usage to describe the isolated hills common in western landscapes.
Hints for July 16, 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 butte
- poti
- anaconda
- petit
- moulins
- buttle
- butts
- buttleman
- bozeman
Used in a sentence
The isolated _____ rose dramatically from the flat desert floor, visible for miles in every direction.
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