Wordle Answer for February 26, 2026
On February 26, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to LANCE. 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
LANCE
What lance means
A long wooden shaft with a pointed metal head, traditionally used as a weapon by mounted soldiers in medieval warfare.
Where the word comes from
From Old French *lance*, borrowed from Latin *lancea*, possibly of Iberian origin. The Romans encountered the weapon among Spanish peoples and adopted the term into their military vocabulary. The word passed into Old French during the medieval period and entered English after the Norman Conquest, initially referring to a spear or pike used by cavalry soldiers.
Hints for February 26, 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 lance
- spear
- fizgig
- lancet
- gig
- fishgig
- shaft
Used in a sentence
The knight gripped his _____ tightly as he charged toward his opponent on horseback.
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