Wordle Answer for February 22, 2022
On February 22, 2022, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to THORN. 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
THORN
What thorn means
A sharp, pointed spike growing from the stem or branch of a plant, often used for protection or defense.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *þorn*, going back to Proto-Germanic *þurnaz*. This root is shared across Germanic languages—German *Dorn*, Dutch *doorn*—and likely traces further back to an Indo-European source related to turning or piercing, though the exact prehistoric origin remains uncertain.
Hints for February 22, 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 thorn
- spine
- prickle
- irritant
Used in a sentence
The rose bush by the garden gate has a sharp _____ that pricked my finger yesterday.
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