Wordle Answer for February 19, 2023

Players who opened Wordle on February 19, 2023 were trying to land on KIOSK. 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

KIOSK

What kiosk means

A small, freestanding structure or booth with a window or counter used to sell newspapers, snacks, tickets, or other goods to passing customers.

Where the word comes from

From Turkish *köşk*, meaning a small pavilion or summerhouse, the word traveled through French (*kiosque*) in the 17th century as European traders encountered Ottoman architecture. The Turkish term itself likely derives from Persian *kūshk*, referring to a palace or portico. English adopted the French version in the early 1800s, initially describing ornamental garden structures, later generalized to small open-sided booths for selling goods or information.

Hints for February 19, 2023

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 turnsknock
Solve in 3 turnskicks
Solve in 4 turnskicks
Solve in 5 turnssicko
Solve in 6 turnsskimo

Synonyms of kiosk

  • stall
  • cubicle
  • booth

Used in a sentence

The newspaper _____ on the corner sells magazines, candy, and lottery tickets every morning.

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