Wordle Answer for February 25, 2026 — Puzzle #1712 Hints and Solution

Quick Facts: Wordle #1712

Puzzle number: #1712
Date: February 25, 2026
Word length: Five letters
First letter: S
Last letter: D
NYT tester difficulty: 1.2 out of 6
WordleBot average: 3.2 attempts (easy), 3.4 (hard)

The Hints, in Order

Each hint below adds one piece of information without giving away the rest — open them one at a time and stop as soon as you've got enough to make a confident guess.

1. Letter count +

The word has five letters and works as a noun.
2. Starting letter +

It begins with S.
3. Vowel pattern +

There's only one vowel in the whole word, and it's in the fourth position.
4. Word ending +

It means A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount..

Still stuck after all four? That usually means it's worth re-reading the tiles from your own last guess rather than reaching for a brand new word.

The Answer

The solution is SHRED. It's a noun that means A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.. Example: "There isnt a shred of evidence to support his claims." Synonyms: tidbit, trace, hint. Forms: shreds.

Repeated Letters

There are no repeated letters.

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