Wordle Answer for February 18, 2025

The Wordle for February 18, 2025 solved to INDIE. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

INDIE

What indie means

A film, music, or other creative work produced independently by artists or small companies without major commercial studio or label backing.

Where the word comes from

"Indie" emerged in the 1970s as shorthand for "independent," particularly in music and film contexts. It described artists and labels operating outside major commercial studios and record companies. The prefix "indie" became so widely used that it solidified into its own word, eventually spawning "indie rock," "indie film," and similar compounds. The trend accelerated with digital technology, allowing truly independent creators to distribute work globally without traditional gatekeepers.

Hints for February 18, 2025

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsindia
Solve in 3 turnsindex
Solve in 4 turnsdixie
Solve in 5 turnsdiane
Solve in 6 turnslined

Synonyms of indie

  • independent
  • ned
  • self-employed
  • jock
  • taal
  • andi
  • india
  • ende

Used in a sentence

The filmmaker used her own money to produce an _____ film that premiered at the local theater.

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