Wordle Answer for September 13, 2026
Players who opened Wordle on September 13, 2026 were trying to land on FOCUS. 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
FOCUS
What focus means
The center of interest or activity, or to direct one's attention or effort toward something specific.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *focus*, meaning "hearth" or "fireplace." Romans used it literally for the central fire in a home, then metaphorically for a gathering place or center of attention. The word entered English in the 1600s through scientific terminology, especially in optics, where it described the point where light rays converge—a natural extension of the "center" sense.
Hints for September 13, 2026
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Synonyms of focus
- nidus
- stress
- concentrate
- centre
- focal point
- pore
- sharpen
- centering
Used in a sentence
The photographer adjusted the lens to _____ on the distant mountains before taking the shot.
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