Wordle Answer for October 12, 2026
On October 12, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to YODEL. 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
YODEL
What yodel means
To sing by rapidly alternating between your normal voice and a high falsetto, typically in a rhythmic, melodic style associated with Alpine folk music.
Where the word comes from
Yodel comes from the German verb "jodeln," which emerged in the Alpine regions of Bavaria and Tyrol in the 18th century. The German word likely imitates the characteristic sound itself—a rapid alternation between chest voice and falsetto—reflecting how many words for vocal techniques arose from onomatopoeia. English borrowed the term directly from German in the early 1800s as the Alpine singing style gained popularity across Europe.
Hints for October 12, 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 yodel
- descant
- warble
- yodle
- jodel
- singsong
- yarl
- noodle
- flute
Used in a sentence
The Swiss mountain singer began to _____ across the alpine valley at sunrise.
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