Today’s Wordle hint & answer: clues for February 25

Everything you need to solve today's Wordle answer #1712

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If today’s Wordle puzzle has you hesitating over your next guess, you’re not alone. Some days the answer falls into place instantly, and other days you need a couple of careful attempts before the pattern clicks. Below, we’ve laid out a few spoiler-light hints to steer you toward the solution, and if you’d rather jump straight to the answer, you’ll find it further down the page.

This guide covers Wordle puzzle #1712, released on Wednesday, February 25.

How tricky is today’s Wordle answer?

Today’s Wordle lands on the easier side. It’s a commonly used word, and once you lock in the right starting letters, it tends to reveal itself quickly.

A clue to the meaning of today’s Wordle

The solution means to tear, cut, or rip something into very small, thin pieces, often quickly or forcefully.

Wordle hints

If the clue wasn’t enough, here are a few hints that should get you going in the right direction.

What is the starting letter for today’s Wordle?

Today’s Wordle answer begins with the letter S.

Letter breakdown

• Repeated letters: None
• Vowels: One

If you’re narrowing things down, that should help eliminate a lot of near-misses.

Today’s Wordle answer (February 25)

If you’re ready for the solution, here it is:

• SHRED

The last 10 Wordle answers

Here are the most recent Wordle solutions, starting with the latest: BUYER, ATTIC, GUAVA, AWAKE, STANK, HOIST, MOGUL, SQUAD, ROOST, and SKULL. Wordle doesn’t typically repeat recent answers, so keeping these in mind can help you avoid wasted guesses.

While the New York Times has started reintroducing older words again, it’s still unlikely that any of the most recent solutions will pop back up anytime soon.