Wordle Answer for September 14, 2026
On September 14, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to RINSE. 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
RINSE
What rinse means
To wash something briefly with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or other substances.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *rincier*, likely of Germanic origin, possibly related to Old High German *rinnan*, meaning "to run" or "to flow." The sense evolved from letting water flow over something to the modern meaning of washing lightly with water. The word entered Middle English and has retained its basic sense of cleansing with a liquid, typically water.
Hints for September 14, 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 rinse
- wash
- gargle
- rinsing
Used in a sentence
After washing the dishes, I need to _____ them thoroughly under clean running water.
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