Wordle Hint: #1708 clues and what to know for February 21, 2026
For players tackling Wordle #1708 on Saturday, February 21, 2026, this wordle hint cuts straight to what matters: the solution begins with the letter A and describes being conscious and no longer asleep, so finding the vowel pattern quickly is the easiest path to a solve.
Wordle Hint and the #1708 puzzle
Today’s puzzle is on the easier side and is a commonly used five-letter word; most players should be able to land on it within a few guesses, especially if they uncover the vowel pattern early. The answer begins with the letter A, contains three vowels and includes a repeated letter, and it describes being conscious, no longer asleep, with eyes open and alert. Get your last guesses in now — it’s your final chance to solve before the solution is revealed, and a new Wordle will appear tomorrow, Sunday, February 22, 2026 (#1709).
How the puzzle plays: vowels, repeats and starting letter A
With three vowels and a repeated letter, identifying the pattern early makes this one much more manageable. A strategic starting word that exposes at least two different vowels — and common consonants such as S, T, R or N — can speed discovery of the answer. Players seeking more of a challenge can toggle Hard Mode before they start.
Recent answers to keep in mind
Keeping recent solutions in mind can help avoid wasted guesses. The most recent Wordle solutions listed, starting with the latest, are STANK, HOIST, MOGUL, SQUAD, ROOST, SKULL, BLOOM, MOOCH, SURGE and VEGAN. Wordle does not typically repeat recent answers; while older solutions have started reappearing occasionally, it remains unlikely that any of these most recent words will show up again soon.
Origins, archive and the wider Wordle ecosystem
Wordle was created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner and became an international phenomenon with thousands of people playing each day. Alternate fan versions include Squabble, Heardle, Dordle and Quordle, and TikTok creators often livestream themselves playing. The original archive of past puzzles was taken down at the request of, which later rolled out its own Wordle Archive available only to New York Times Games subscribers.
Guidance, publishing notes and other puzzle options
For players who prefer hints before the reveal: if you just want the word you can jump to the solution, but if you want to solve it yourself, focus on vowel exposure early. A writer named Shaun, who holds a computer science degree and has 15 years of computer experience and a long interest in competitive FPS gaming since the mid-2000s, contributed guidance on how some puzzles play. One piece advising players is to choose a starting word that includes at least two different vowels plus some common consonants.
Where to find more puzzles and what’s next
If you want additional puzzle options, a games hub offers Mahjong, Sudoku and free crosswords alongside Wordle-style play. For players tracking the daily schedule: Wordle #1708 is for Saturday, February 21, 2026, and the next puzzle is Wordle #1709 for Sunday, February 22. Expect the usual daily release tomorrow and another set of hints and the solution after players finish today’s round.
