Wordle Answer for February 6, 2022

The Wordle for February 6, 2022 solved to SKILL. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

SKILL

What skill means

The ability to do something well, usually acquired through training, practice, or experience.

Where the word comes from

From Old Norse *skil*, meaning "distinction" or "difference," skill originally referred to the ability to discern or discriminate between things. The word entered Middle English through Scandinavian traders and settlers, gradually shifting to mean competence or proficiency in a particular craft or activity. The sense of "trained ability" solidified by the 14th century.

Hints for February 6, 2022

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsstill
Solve in 3 turnskrill
Solve in 4 turnssilly
Solve in 5 turnskills
Solve in 6 turnskills

Synonyms of skill

  • acquisition
  • accomplishment
  • attainment
  • science
  • acquirement

Used in a sentence

She spent years developing the _____ required to repair delicate antique watches with precision.

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