Wordle Answer for August 26, 2026
The Wordle for August 26, 2026 solved to CAPON. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
CAPON
What capon means
A male chicken that has been castrated to make it grow larger and produce more tender meat for cooking.
Where the word comes from
A capon is a castrated rooster, fattened for meat. The word comes from Middle English and Old French *capon*, which derives from Latin *capo* (a castrated cock). The Latin term itself may trace back to a Greek root meaning "to cut" or "to strike," though the exact path is uncertain. The practice of castrating roosters for culinary purposes was common in the ancient Mediterranean world.
Hints for August 26, 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 capon
- bench
- gamecock
- capreol
- fatling
- wether
- bareback
- english cocker spaniel
- gelding
Used in a sentence
The roasted _____ was the centerpiece of the holiday feast, its meat more tender than any chicken.
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