Wordle Today Answer — Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (Puzzle #1712)
Today's Wordle is puzzle #1712 and it is rated as a moderate challenge. The average player completes Wordle #1712 in 4.1 moves in easy mode, or 3.9 moves if playing by hard rules. Here are your hints, starting gentle and getting more specific — scroll only as far as you need.
Wordle #1712 Hints — Start Here
Level 1 — The Vibe: Think destruction, reduction, or preparation. Level 2 — The Category: This word can be a noun or a verb. It is something you might do to documents or vegetables. Level 3 — The Boundaries: Starts with S, ends with D. Level 4 — The Structure: Contains only one vowel, which is in the fourth position.
Key Clues at a Glance
| Clue | Detail |
|---|---|
| Letters | 5 |
| Vowels | 1 |
| Repeated letters | None |
| Starts with | S |
| Ends with | D |
| Part of speech | Noun and verb |
One More Nudge Before the Answer
Synonyms include "strip" and "grind." The word contains one vowel and no sets of duplicate letters. It is a word most people use in everyday life — in the kitchen, in an office, and in music.
Answer Below — Final Warning
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Today's Wordle Answer Is: SHRED
SHRED — noun/verb. To tear or cut into small, narrow pieces. The word uses all common letters with no repeats and a single vowel in the fourth position.
Recent Wordle Answer Archive
Here are the most recent Wordle answers to keep your strategy sharp: Feb 24 — BUYER, Feb 23 — ATTIC, Feb 22 — GUAVA, Feb 21 — AWAKE, Feb 20 — STANK, Feb 19 — HOIST, Feb 18 — MOGUL, Feb 17 — SQUAD, Feb 16 — ROOST, Feb 15 — SKULL. None of these will repeat anytime soon, so cross them off your guessing list.
