Wordle Answer for February 1, 2026
SPINY was the Wordle answer for February 1, 2026. 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
SPINY
What spiny means
Having sharp pointed projections or thorns sticking out from the surface.
Where the word comes from
Spiny descends from Old English "spinig," meaning having spines or thorns. This derives from "spina," the Latin word for spine or thorn, which may ultimately trace to Proto-Indo-European roots related to pointed or sharp objects. The suffix "-y" was added in English to create an adjective meaning "resembling or covered with spines."
Hints for February 1, 2026
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Synonyms of spiny
- bristly
- barbed
- bristled
- thorny
- prickly
- briery
- burry
- armed
Used in a sentence
The cactus plant was _____, so I wore gloves while handling it carefully.
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