Wordle Answer for September 30, 2026
The Wordle for September 30, 2026 solved to RIVER. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
RIVER
What river means
A large natural stream of fresh water that flows downhill across land into a lake, ocean, or other body of water.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *riviere*, meaning "bank" or "watercourse," derived from Latin *riparia*, the feminine form of *riparius* meaning "of the bank," from *ripa* meaning "bank" or "shore." The Latin root likely came from an earlier source related to breaking or tearing, as rivers cut through land, though the exact prehistoric origin is uncertain.
Hints for September 30, 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 river
- watershed
- estuary
- catchment
- fluvial
- watercourse
- riparian
- aquatic
Used in a sentence
The kayakers paddled downstream through the _____, watching for rocks and fallen trees.
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