NYT Wordle Hints and Answer for February 26, 2026 (#1713)

Need help with Wordle #1713? Start with the spoiler-free clues below, then stop before the reveal if you’re still solving. This puzzle was published Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Wordle #1713 hints for February 26

• The answer is one syllable long.
• It starts with a consonant and ends with a vowel.
• It has two vowels and no repeated letters.
• For a pop-culture clue, think of an NSYNC member’s first name.
• For a meaning-based clue, think of a long, pointed weapon used by knights on horseback.

Today’s Wordle answer

Spoiler alert: the answer appears below.

About this puzzle

WordFinder and Parade both report LANCE as the answer for February 26, 2026; the Wordle Today archive lists that date as puzzle 1,713. The answer is supported by those sources, rather than a direct verification from the official NYT page.

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