Wordle Answer for February 20, 2022

The Wordle for February 20, 2022 solved to TACIT. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

TACIT

What tacit means

Understood or implied without being stated directly or explicitly in words.

Where the word comes from

Tacit comes from the Latin verb *tacere*, meaning "to be silent." The Romans used it to describe things left unspoken or implied rather than stated outright. The word entered English in the early 17th century through French influence, retaining its sense of something understood without being explicitly said.

Hints for February 20, 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 turnstacet
Solve in 3 turnstrait
Solve in 4 turnstract
Solve in 5 turnsattic
Solve in 6 turnsattic

Synonyms of tacit

  • implicit
  • silent
  • implied
  • inexplicit
  • understood

Used in a sentence

We had a _____ agreement to never discuss what happened that night at the party.

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