Wordle Answer #1708 - February 21, 2026

February 21, 2026 brings Wordle puzzle #1708. If you’d like a little help without jumping straight to the answer, you’re in the right place. Take a couple of guesses, then use the hints below to tighten things up.

• It’s a common everyday word you’ll see in basic conversation.
• The meaning links to a person’s condition, not an object.
• You can think of it as the opposite of being asleep.
• It can also be used as a gentle warning to pay attention.

A tricky part with words like this is that they feel simple, so it’s easy to rush and lock into the wrong last letter. Another trap is choosing a similar word with a different middle that still fits your early greens. If your grid keeps “almost” matching, slow down and check each slot.

• Part of speech: adjective (often used after “be”).
• It’s not a plural, and it’s not a past-tense verb.
• Vowels: 3 (Y is not acting as a vowel).
• Repeated letters: yes, one letter appears twice.
• Starts with A and ends with E.
• Pattern: A _ _ _ E

If you’re one guess away, that pattern should be enough to land it. Good luck, and scroll carefully if you want the reveal.