Wordle Answer for September 21, 2026
On September 21, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to PAGER. 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
PAGER
What pager means
A small electronic device that receives and displays text messages or numeric alerts, commonly used before mobile phones became widespread.
Where the word comes from
The pager emerged in the mid-20th century as a practical term for a wireless receiving device. It derives from the verb "page," meaning to call out or summon someone, which comes from Old French "pagier" and likely traces back to Latin "paganus," originally meaning a country dweller or rustic. The suffix "-er" marks it as the device that receives pages or messages, fitting the established pattern of noun formation in English.
Hints for September 21, 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 pager
- page
- paging
- communicator
- gnp
- gdp
- locator
- designator
- finder
Used in a sentence
The doctor kept her _____ on at all times in case of emergencies at the hospital.
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