Wordle Answer for August 16, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on August 16, 2026 were trying to land on ASPIC. 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
ASPIC
What aspic means
A savory jelly made from meat, fish, or vegetable stock that is used to coat or glaze dishes, or served as a cold appetizer.
Where the word comes from
Aspic comes from French aspic, which likely derives from Old French aspe, meaning asp (the snake). The connection may stem from the dish's shimmering, translucent appearance resembling a snake's scales, or possibly from an old recipe that included asp venom. The word entered English in the 17th century as a culinary term for a savory meat jelly used in cooking.
Hints for August 16, 2026
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Synonyms of aspic
- meat jelly
- jelly
- vegetable jelly
- gelatin
- mousse
- anmitsu
- catflesh
Used in a sentence
The chef carefully turned out the jewel-toned _____ onto the platter, revealing layers of vegetables suspended in gelatin.
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