Wordle Answer for February 6, 2026
The Wordle for February 6, 2026 solved to GAVEL. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
GAVEL
What gavel means
A small wooden hammer used by a judge or chairperson to strike a desk or block to get attention or call for order during a meeting or court proceeding.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English *gavel*, likely derived from Old Norse *gafl*, meaning a fork-shaped object or pointed stick. The tool's shape—with its head resembling a fork or pointed implement—influenced the naming. The word entered English through Scandinavian contact during the medieval period, eventually becoming the wooden hammer used by auctioneers and judges to call for attention or order.
Hints for February 6, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of gavel
- hammer
- presidency
- chairman
- chairperson
- president
- chair
- harness
- mallet
Used in a sentence
The judge raised her _____ and brought it down sharply to restore order in the courtroom.
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