Wordle Answer for September 9, 2026
The Wordle for September 9, 2026 solved to BURST. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
BURST
What burst means
A sudden, violent breaking open or breaking apart of something, often accompanied by an explosion of contents or a loud noise.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *berstan*, meaning to break or break open. This verb likely comes from Proto-Germanic *brestanan*, which may be related to the sound of something rupturing or cracking. The word has remained relatively stable in form and meaning throughout English history, retaining its core sense of a sudden breaking apart or explosion.
Hints for September 9, 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 burst
- break
- fit
- collapse
- split
- fusillade
- bust
- erupt
- bristle
Used in a sentence
The balloon filled with helium suddenly _____ when the child squeezed it too hard.
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