Wordle Answer for February 14, 2024
Players who opened Wordle on February 14, 2024 were trying to land on TALON. 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
TALON
What talon means
A sharp, curved claw on the foot of a bird of prey, used to seize and hold prey such as small animals or fish.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *talon*, derived from Latin *talus*, meaning "ankle bone" or "heel." The word originally referred to the claw or nail of a bird, likely because of a fancied resemblance between a bird's claw and an ankle bone. The term was extended to describe any sharp claw or nail, especially those of predatory birds like eagles and hawks.
Hints for February 14, 2024
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Synonyms of talon
- clawed
- armed
- claw
- tail
- greenhouse
- heel
- stub
- spur
Used in a sentence
The eagle gripped the fish tightly in its sharp _____ before flying back to the nest.
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