Wordle Answer for February 11, 2022
On February 11, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to ULCER. 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
ULCER
What ulcer means
A painful open sore or lesion that forms on the skin or the lining of the stomach, mouth, or other mucous membranes, often caused by infection or irritation.
Where the word comes from
From Latin *ulcus* meaning "sore" or "wound," the word entered Old French as *ulcere* before passing into Middle English as *ulcere* around the 13th century. The Latin root may be connected to Greek *helkos* (sore), though the precise ancient origin remains uncertain. The word retained its medical sense throughout its journey into English, referring to an open sore on the skin or mucous membrane.
Hints for February 11, 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 ulcer
- ulceration
- dyspepsia
- wound
- gash
- attack
- canker
- abscess
- boil
Used in a sentence
The painful _____ on his mouth made it difficult to eat solid foods for several weeks.
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