Stuck on the Wordle word for Feb 1?

Read our hint or find the answer below!

If you’re struggling with the Wordle answer today, you’re in the right place.

Ollie’s cat Kira cuddles up to a phone that is playing Wordle.

In this guide, you’ll find three Wordle hints that you might use to solve the answer today.

If you’re just after the answer itself, then simply scroll down a little further.

Looking for today’s solution?

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Check out theWordle hint and answer for Tuesday 22nd April!

Our second Wordle hint today is:

It only has one vowel.

Our third Wordle hint today is:

Today’s Wordle word relates to telling someone off harshly.

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Still having some trouble finding today’s Wordle solution?

What is today’s Wordle answer on Feb 1?

It’s time to reveal the answer to today’s Wordle.

A Wordle grid with punctuation instead of letters for most of the tiles, and a red cross over the whole image.

The word is…

SCOLD.

“SCOLD” is not a particularly tough word, but it could still have left many stumped.

What does the Wordle answer today mean?

“SCOLD” is a verb that refers to telling someone off harshly.

Keep it a secret until midnight, when a new Wordle word will appear.

Then tap the “SHARE” button.

So we highly encourage you to use it!

How to play Wordle

Wordle is wonderfully simple.

The aim is to guess the correct five-letter word within six guesses.

Using these clues you’ve got the option to start to narrow down the correct word.

Head over to theWordlesite to try it for yourself!

How did Wordle begin?

Wordle began life as a little family game created by software engineer Josh Wardle.

So after a bit of refinement, Wardle released it to the public on his website,Power Language.

Well done, Mr Wardle.

Are any Wordle words not allowed?

However, the answer is picked each day from a much smaller list of more common five-letter words.

Is Wordle getting too easy for you?

The first choice is to turn on Hard Mode.

Hard Mode means that any highlighted lettersmustbe used in all future guesses.

you could take it up another notch by playing by what we call “Ultra-Hard” rules.

This means that every guess you entermustpotentially be the answer.

If you play by “Ultra-Hard” rules, that’s not allowed.

You must adhere to every clue, and confirm every single word you enter is potentially the answer.

Use ourWordle Solver toolto help you figure out the answer to any Wordle in moments!

Just pop your current guesses in the grid and watch the tool instantly give you all the potential answers.