Wordle Answer for February 5, 2026
SWOOP was the Wordle answer for February 5, 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
SWOOP
What swoop means
To move quickly and suddenly through the air in a downward or curved motion, often to attack or catch something.
Where the word comes from
Swoop likely comes from Middle English swoopen, possibly related to Old Norse svápa, meaning to sweep or brush. The word may also connect to Proto-Germanic roots related to sweeping motions. It entered English usage around the 1500s, initially describing a sudden, sweeping movement through air or water, which remains its primary sense today.
Hints for February 5, 2026
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Synonyms of swoop
- pounce
- swoop up
- slide
Used in a sentence
The hawk made a sudden _____ down toward the field to catch the mouse.
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