Wordle · Archive · #1712 · Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Wordle #1712 Answer — Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Hints, difficulty, the word, and what it means.

Categorynoun
Vowels1
Starts withS
Difficulty5/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a noun. A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has just one vowel, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with S.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    In general, a fragment; a piece; a particle; a very small amount.

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Wordle answer #1712

SHRED

noun /ʃɹɛd/

The Word, Explained

SHRED /ʃɹɛd/ noun

A long, narrow piece cut or torn off; a strip.

"There isn't a shred of evidence to support his claims."

Tricky because with a single vowel, early guesses reveal little.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #1712?
Wordle #1712 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) is SHRED — a noun starting with S.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 5/10 (Medium). Tricky because with a single vowel, early guesses reveal little.