Wordle Answer for August 20, 2026
On August 20, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to MURKY. 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
MURKY
What murky means
Dark, cloudy, or difficult to see through, or figuratively obscure and suggesting something dishonest or questionable.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *mirk* or *murk*, meaning darkness or gloom, likely from Old Norse *myrkr* (darkness), related to Old English *mirce* and ultimately to Proto-Germanic *merkaz*. The adjective form developed in Middle English to describe something dark, gloomy, or unclear. The exact semantic shift from "darkness" to "obscure or turbid" occurred gradually, with the -y suffix added to form the modern adjective.
Hints for August 20, 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 murky
- turbid
- opaque
- cloudy
- mirky
- muddy
- shaded
Used in a sentence
The detective struggled to see through the _____ water where the evidence had sunk.
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