Wordle Answer for October 14, 2026

What psych means

To mentally prepare oneself or intimidate someone before a competition or challenge, often by building confidence or undermining an opponent's resolve.

Where the word comes from

From the Greek word psyche, meaning "soul" or "mind." The term entered English in the late 19th century as psychology and related academic fields developed. In modern slang, "psych" (often "psych out") emerged in the 1960s as a shortened, informal verb meaning to intimidate or manipulate someone mentally, drawing on the root's psychological sense.

Hints for October 14, 2026

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Synonyms of psych

• therapist

Used in a sentence

The horror movie tried to _____ me out with jump scares, but I didn't flinch once.