Of course, even the simplest words can be difficult to figure out if you’re unlucky with your initial guesses, which is why Newsweek has prepared a quick guide for February 17.
There are multiple different ways of solving any given Wordle brainteaser. For instance, you might prioritize finding the right vowels or you might try to eliminate as much of the alphabet as possible (a tactic that is favored by the game’s own developer, Josh Wardle).
Yet these methods do not always guarantee results. After all, the vowel strategy makes a lot of sense until you get a consonant-heavy word like “Tangy” and then you’re stuck without many green tiles. This is why you need to be flexible and willing to adapt your playstyle, which is easier said than done.
If your usual tactics aren’t proving very useful with Wordle #243, then you might want to check out the following hints.
Wordle #243 Tips for February 17
The answer for Wordle #243 has been saved for the very end of this article, so that you have a chance to figure it out for yourself using our clues. Speaking of which, these tips get progressively easier with each successive entry, so that you can tailor your own difficulty level.
Hint #1: Wordle #243 has a pair of vowels. They are the third and fifth letters. Hint #2: The answer starts with a consonant digraph, which is where two letters combine to form a single sound. Examples of these include “CH”, “PH”, “SH” and “WH”. Hint #3: You might want to use “Sneak” as a starting word, as that will reveal a green tile and three yellow tiles. Hint #4: Synonyms for Wordle #243 include “Quiver”, “Wobble” and “Quake”. Hint #5: It also rhymes with “Snake”, “Bake” and “Fake”. Hint #6: Merriam-Webster lists Wordle #243 as a transitive verb with multiple definitions. It can mean “to move irregularly to and from” or “to tremble as a result of physical or emotional disturbance. "
Wordle #243 Answer for February 17
The answer to Wordle #243 is “Shake”. If you used our suggested starting word of “Sneak” then you hopefully didn’t need too many attempts here.
The next Wordle puzzle will be available at 7 p.m. ET, when the daily update occurs. While you wait for that refresh, you might want to try the geography guessing game Worldle or some of these alternative word puzzles instead.
In related Wordle news, users have recently discovered that The New York Times website is prohibiting them from entering in certain words, such as “Slave”.
