Wordle Answer for October 3, 2026
The Wordle for October 3, 2026 solved to PEEVE. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
PEEVE
What peeve means
A minor annoyance or something that irritates or bothers someone repeatedly.
Where the word comes from
From the verb "peeve," which emerged in early 20th-century American English as a back-formation from the noun "peevish." The adjective "peevish" traces back to Middle English and likely derives from Old Norse "peyfa," meaning to twist or turn. The sense shifted from physical twisting to emotional irritability, eventually spawning "peeve" as a standalone verb meaning to annoy or irritate.
Hints for October 3, 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 peeve
- irk
- gripe
- pet
- grousing
- whingeing
- peep
- pique
- pheeze
Used in a sentence
My biggest _____ is when people chew loudly with their mouths open during meals.
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