Wordle Answer for October 2, 2022

TWINE was the Wordle answer for October 2, 2022. If you missed the day or you're looking it up after the fact, this page collects the hints and word context in one place.

The answer

TWINE

What twine means

A strong, light string made by twisting together two or more strands of fiber, or to twist or wind something around another object.

Where the word comes from

Twine comes from Old English *twin*, meaning "two-fold" or "double," related to the number two. The verb developed from the idea of twisting two or more strands together. The noun followed, referring to the twisted cord itself. This traces back through Germanic roots to Proto-Indo-European *dwo-, the ancestor of words meaning "two" across many languages.

Hints for October 2, 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 turnstwice
Solve in 3 turnswhine
Solve in 4 turnswhite
Solve in 5 turnswince
Solve in 6 turnsinter

Synonyms of twine

  • lace
  • intertwine
  • entwine
  • string
  • interlace
  • enlace

Used in a sentence

The baker wrapped the fresh loaf of bread with _____ before placing it in the window display.

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