Wordle Answer for February 2, 2022
The Wordle for February 2, 2022 solved to MOIST. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
MOIST
What moist means
Slightly wet or damp, containing a moderate amount of moisture without being fully soaked or dripping.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *moiste*, likely derived from Latin *mucidus*, meaning "moldy" or "slimy." The Latin root traces back to *mucus*, referring to slime or mucus. Over time, the sense shifted from "moldy" to simply "damp" or "wet" in English and French, losing its association with decay and becoming the general descriptor for moisture we use today.
Hints for February 2, 2022
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of moist
- wet
- damp
- dampish
Used in a sentence
The soil in her garden remained _____ throughout the summer thanks to the daily watering schedule.
Working on today’s puzzle instead?
Use the hint tool for today's puzzle →