Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,340 for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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Today’s Wordle puzzle might be tricky because it’s an abbreviation of a longer word. Add to that the fact that it has a lot of vowels, and it could be a weird one to guess. If you need hints and the answer, read on.

Today’s Wordle hints

Before we show you today’s Wordle answer, we’ll give you some hints. If you don’t want a spoiler, look away now.

Wordle hint No. 1: Repeats

Today’s Wordle answer has one repeated letter.

Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels

There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer, but one of them is the repeated letter, so you’ll see that one twice.

Wordle hint No. 3: Start letter

Today’s Wordle answer begins with the letter I.

Wordle hint No. 4: Short

Today’s Wordle answer is an abbreviation for a longer word.

Wordle hint No. 5: Meaning

Today’s Wordle answer can often refer to a film or music that’s not associated with a major studio or label.

TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER

Today’s Wordle answer is INDIE.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Yesterday’s Wordle answer, Feb. 17,  No. 1,339, was TRAIL.

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Feb. 13, No. 1,335: RUMBA

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Feb. 15, No. 1,337: CROOK

Feb. 16, No. 1,338: SUAVE