Wordle Answer for July 17, 2026
LEGAL was the Wordle answer for July 17, 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
LEGAL
What legal means
Permitted or established by law, or relating to the law and its practice.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English legal, borrowed from Old French legal, which came from Latin legalis, meaning "of or relating to law." The Latin root is lex (law), which traces back to an Indo-European root meaning "to speak" or "to collect," since laws were originally spoken proclamations or gathered decrees.
Hints for July 17, 2026
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Synonyms of legal
- sound
- legitimate
- judicial
- valid
- sanctioned
- ineligible
- lawful
- eligible
Used in a sentence
The company hired a lawyer to ensure all contracts were completely _____ before signing.
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