Wordle Answer for February 7, 2022
Players who opened Wordle on February 7, 2022 were trying to land on ELDER. We've kept the day's hints around so you can revisit them — or use the archive to settle a debate about a tricky past puzzle.
The answer
ELDER
What elder means
A person who is older, especially someone respected for age and experience within a family, community, or organization.
Where the word comes from
From Old English "eldra," the comparative form of "eald" (old), which descends from Proto-Germanic "altiz." The sense of "older person" developed naturally from the adjective meaning "more aged." The plant name (elderberry) has a separate origin, likely from Proto-Germanic "*alantro-," related to words for "burning" or "fire," possibly referencing the plant's use in making fire or its appearance.
Hints for February 7, 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 elder
- big
- older
- elderberry bush
- senior
Used in a sentence
My grandfather sat in his favorite chair, enjoying the respect that came with being the _____ of our family.
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