Wordle Answer for February 20, 2026
The Wordle for February 20, 2026 solved to STANK. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.
The answer
STANK
What stank means
A strong, foul, or unpleasant smell, or the past tense of "stink" meaning to emit a bad odor or to be extremely displeasing.
Where the word comes from
From Old English *stincan*, meaning "to emit a smell." This verb is related to Old Norse *stökkva* and Old High German *stincan*, all tracing back to Proto-Germanic *stink-*. The past tense "stank" follows the strong verb pattern common in Germanic languages. The sense of "bad smell" developed from the general meaning of "to smell," eventually narrowing to unpleasant odors.
Hints for February 20, 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 stank
- pissant
- stanky
- stinkin'
- astink
- stinksome
- stenchy
- foul-smelling
- fetid
Used in a sentence
The old fish market _____ so badly that customers had to hold their breath while shopping.
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