Wordle Hint: today’s wordle hint and answer #1708 for February 21
Here’s a concise wordle hint and the full guidance you need for Wordle #1708, the puzzle for Saturday, February 21. This puzzle is on the easier side and the solution begins with the letter A.
Quick puzzle overview and rules
Wordle is a daily five-letter challenge in which you get six guesses to find the hidden word. Everything you need to solve today's Wordle answer #1708 is summarized here so you can refine guesses and finish before a reveal.
Clues for February 21 Wordle
Today’s Wordle is described as commonly used and on the easier side. Another plain clue: the word describes being conscious and no longer asleep, when your eyes are open, and you’re alert. Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.
Answer pattern and letters
The solution for #1708 contains three vowels and a repeated letter; identifying that vowel pattern early will make the puzzle much more manageable. For players who are hyperaware, the answer should be easy to solve.
Recent solutions to avoid wasting guesses
Here are the most recent Wordle solutions, starting with the latest: STANK, HOIST, MOGUL, SQUAD, ROOST, SKULL, BLOOM, MOOCH, SURGE, and VEGAN. Wordle doesn’t typically repeat recent answers, and while older solutions have begun reappearing in the rotation occasionally, it remains unlikely that any of the most recent words will show up again anytime soon.
Wordle Hint and starting tips
If you prefer strategy, pick a starting word that includes at least two different vowels and some common consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Turning on Wordle's Hard Mode is an option if you want a stiffer challenge. Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before the solution is revealed.
History and variants to know
Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner. Alternate fan-made versions have also sprung up, including the battle royale Squabble, the music identification game Heardle, and multiword variations like Dordle and Quordle. The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to access but was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of; that outlet later rolled out its own Wordle Archive available only to NYT Games subscribers. TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
About contributors and notes
One contributor named Shaun is noted as holding a computer science degree and having 15 years of computer experience; he has been passionate about competitive FPS gaming since the mid-2000s. The original coverage lists reporting contributions from Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg. The site that published initial guidance states it is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links, with prices subject to change.
Don't feel down if you didn't guess it this time: there will be a new Wordle to try tomorrow, and hints and answers for related puzzles such as NYT Strands are available for players who also follow that game. For anyone who wants an immediate reveal, the article's solution appears at the end of the original piece; if you prefer to solve it yourself, hold off on scrolling.
Also noted in navigation for players: Today’s Wordle hint & answer #1709: clues for February 22 is listed as the next entry in the sequence of daily guidance.
The solution for Wordle #1708 begins with A, fits the clue about being awake and alert, and importantly contains three vowels and a repeated letter—use those facts to narrow possibilities and finish within your six guesses.
