Unraveling Today’s Wordle: The Trick to Solve #1340

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2025 — Puzzle enthusiasts, it’s that time again — the daily Wordle challenge awaits! Today’s Wordle presents its own unique challenges, and we’ve got the clues and strategies to help you solve #1340.

Wordle, originally created by engineer Josh Wardle in 2021, has quickly become a viral sensation, captivating players with its simple yet engaging format. The game tasks players with guessing a five-letter word within six attempts, using hints based on letter placements and exclusions.

Today’s puzzle features the starting letter ‘I’ and includes the letter ‘I’ appearing twice among its letters. The word means being independent of a major company, and if you’re stuck, don’t feel discouraged; our hints and tips can streamline your solving process.

Strategic players often choose words that incorporate multiple vowels and common consonants. A solid opener for today could involve two distinct vowels coupled with consonants like S, T, R, or N. While guessing, pay close attention to the feedback after each submission; green indicates a correct letter in the right position, yellow signifies the letter is present but misplaced, and gray means the letter is not in the word.

While Wordle was freely accessible in its early days, it is now exclusive to The New York Times Games subscribers. This shift has brought some criticisms, as players report increased difficulty in puzzles following the acquisition.

Despite any challenges, Wordle’s allure remains intact, encouraging players to continue testing their vocabulary skills. The answer to today’s puzzle is ‘INDIE,’ a term synonymous with independent outside major corporate influence, often associated with independent film and music sectors.

If you found success in today’s challenge, celebrate your puzzle-solving prowess! And if you didn’t, rest assured there’s always tomorrow’s Wordle with new words to conquer. Remember, the joy of Wordle is in the journey of guessing and learning.

For more tips and to track your progress, consider utilizing available resources and fellow players for collaborative guessing.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.