Wordle Answer for February 15, 2026
On February 15, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to SKULL. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
SKULL
What skull means
The hard bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain, consisting of the cranium and the lower jaw.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English skulle, likely borrowed from Old Norse skúli, meaning "shell" or "bowl." The Norse word may derive from Proto-Germanic *skulan, related to the idea of a hollow container. The word originally referred to the rounded bone structure that encloses the brain, capturing the image of a hard, hollow shell protecting soft matter inside.
Hints for February 15, 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 skull
- cranium
- brain
- skeleton
- face
- headache
- forehead
- scalp
- head
Used in a sentence
The archaeologist carefully brushed dirt away from the ancient _____ buried beneath the temple ruins.
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