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Wordle answer and hints today — #1707

Wordle #1707 for February 20, 2026 is live. We run the puzzle through our analyzer each morning to deliver spoiler-light guidance. Start with a high-utility opener, confirm the consonant pattern, then reveal a semantic clue or the full answer only when you need it.

What is Wordle? Wordle is a free daily word puzzle by The New York Times where you guess a 5-letter word in 6 tries. After each guess, tiles turn green (correct position), yellow (wrong position), or gray (not in word). It resets at midnight in your local timezone.

Day #1707Letter pattern insightSemantic hint optional
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Primary hints

5

letters

S … K

boundary letters

Quick summary: 5-letter word · starts with 'S' · ends with 'K' · 1 distinct vowel

Letter pattern insight

Tap reveal to learn how consonants and vowels fall into place without giving away the answer.

Meaning hint

Ask for this clue only if the pattern still feels cold. It nudges you toward the correct context or definition.

Word Physics

7/10
Difficulty
9
Scrabble Score
5
Unique Letters
No
Repeated Letters

Final answer

Keep this sealed until you are truly stuck. Revealing early will reset the fun tomorrow.

Wordle hints and strategy lab

Wordle rewards disciplined opener selection and clue tracking. We monitor letter frequency shifts and share quick heuristics so you can respond when editors lean into double consonants, rare vowels, or misdirection-heavy words.

Opening choices

Compare your go-to starter with today's recommended vowel-rich options.

Pattern recognition

Use the letter layout hint to plan second and third guesses that cover likely consonant clusters.

More practice

Jump to Connections or Spelling Bee for additional wordplay cross-training.

How to play Wordle

  1. 1

    Enter a starting word

    Type any valid 5-letter word. Choose one with common letters like CRANE or SALET for maximum information.

  2. 2

    Read the color feedback

    Green = right letter, right spot. Yellow = right letter, wrong spot. Gray = letter not in the word.

  3. 3

    Refine your next guess

    Eliminate gray letters, keep green letters in place, and try yellow letters in new positions.

  4. 4

    Narrow down candidates

    By guess 3-4, use common patterns and letter combinations to identify the answer.

  5. 5

    Solve within 6 guesses

    Enter your final answer. Share your spoiler-free emoji grid to compare with friends.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Wordle

Get answers about reset times, best starting words, Hard Mode strategy, and tips for maintaining your daily streak.

  • Today's Wordle answer is revealed in the hint section above. We provide progressive clues — starting letter, ending letter, letter pattern, and semantic hints — so you can solve it yourself or jump straight to the full answer.
  • The first letter of today's Wordle is shown in our hints section above. We reveal the starting letter as a Tier 1 hint so you can narrow down your guesses without seeing the full answer.
  • Wordle resets at midnight in your local timezone. Unlike other NYT games that use Eastern Time, Wordle adapts to where you are.
  • Popular choices include CRANE (NYT WordleBot's pick), SALET (MIT research favorite), and RAISE. The best starter uses common letters like E, A, R, S, T while covering multiple vowels.
  • You have six guesses to find the five-letter word. Green means correct letter in correct spot, yellow means correct letter in wrong spot, and gray means the letter isn't in the word.
  • Hard Mode requires you to use all revealed hints in subsequent guesses. If you find a green E in position 2, every future guess must have E in position 2. It makes the game more challenging but can lead to unsolvable situations.
  • Yes, Wordle answers can have repeated letters like EERIE or SPELL. If you guess a letter that appears twice in the answer but only once in your guess, you'll only see one indicator.
  • Play before midnight in your timezone every day. If traveling, be aware that timezone changes can affect your reset time. Our hints can help if you're stuck and want to preserve your streak.
  • Yes, Wordle answers can include plural forms like BOOKS and past tenses like ASKED. However, the NYT avoids obscure conjugations. Words ending in S, ED, or ING appear regularly, so don't rule them out when narrowing your guesses.
  • Missing a day resets your win streak to zero, but your overall statistics remain intact. If you're traveling or busy, use our hints page to solve quickly and protect your streak before midnight in your timezone.

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