The day just isn’t complete until I’ve solved all of the free word games from the New York Times, including Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Strands, and Mini Crossword. And, of course, I can’t forget about Wordle, too! If you’re stuck on today’s Wordle answer, we’re here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1709 ahead.
Let’s start with a few hints.
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How many vowels are in today’s Wordle?
There are three vowels in today’s five-letter word.
What kind of letter does today’s Wordle start with?
Today’s Wordle begins with a consonant.
Are there any double letters?
There are double letters in today’s Wordle.
Can you give another hint about today’s Wordle?
A hint for today’s Wordle is: a yellowish tropical fruit known for being sweet and slightly tangy.
OK, that’s it for hints—I don’t want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!
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We’ll have the answer below this friendly reminder of how to play the game.
SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don’t want the answer revealed.
The New York Times
Today’s Wordle Answer for #1709 on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Today’s Wordle answer on Sunday, February 22, 2026, is GUAVA.
-If you missed it, catch up with the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.
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