The answer to today’s Wordle, February 17, 2026, is SQUAD, according to multiple sources. The puzzle, number 1704, proved challenging for some players, with one of the rarest letters in the English language appearing in the second position.
Hints released prior to the answer’s reveal indicated the word contained no repeated letters and featured two vowels. Further clues narrowed the possibilities, confirming the word began with “S” and ended with “D.” The solution also refers to a small group of people, potentially involved in sports or military activities.
Yesterday’s Wordle, February 16, was ROOST (number 1703). Previous solutions include SURGE (February 12, number 1699), MOOCH (February 13, number 1700), BLOOM (February 14, number 1701), and SKULL (February 15, number 1702).
Wordle, originally created by Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, gained widespread popularity before being acquired by the New York Times. The game’s success has spawned numerous variations, including Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle. While an archive of past puzzles was initially available, it was later removed at the request of the New York Times, and subsequently reinstated as a subscription feature for NYT Games users.
Despite perceptions of increasing difficulty, the game’s core mechanics have not changed. Players can opt for “Hard Mode” for a greater challenge.
