Today’s Wordle Clues and Answer Revealed: July 16, 2025

Today’s Wordle Is a Little... Audacious — Can You Guess It?

It’s Wednesday -  the midweek brain teaser awaits! Time to shake off the slump and spark your neurons with today’s Wordle. Whether you're chasing a perfect streak or just seeking a five-letter thrill, this little puzzle packs a satisfying punch.

With each green and yellow square, you inch closer to victory or hilarious defeat. Think fast, guess smart, and don’t let the vowels fool you. Ready to crack the code? Let’s dive into today’s Wednesday Wordle challenge!

Also, here are 5 lesser-known facts about Wordle:

• Developed as a Love Gift: Wordle was first created by software developer Josh Wardle as a present for his girlfriend, who enjoyed word games.
• Constrained Daily Play Was Deliberate: The one-puzzle-a-day model was implemented to prevent players from bingeing, and the game could feel exclusive and viable.
• More Than 12,000 Words Are Screened: Although Wordle employs a set of about 2,300 solution words, it screens out guesses from an enormous set of more than 12,000 five-letter English words.
• There is a colorblind mode: Wordle features a high-contrast mode with orange and blue squares for colorblind users, favoring accessibility.
• The name is a pun: 'Wordle' is a punning play on the developer's last name, Wardle, and the word-gaming focus of the game.
  
  

Yesterday’s Wordle Answer: July 15, 2025

Yesterday’s Wordle answer for July 15, 2025 was: FOIST - it means to impose or force something unwanted upon someone, often by deceit.

Wordle Hints for July 16, 2025

Here are some clever hints to help you out!

Hint 1: Describes someone who acts boldly, even when it might be inappropriate.

Hint 2: It can refer to being audacious or brash, sometimes crossing into rudeness.

Hint 3: Starts with 'N' and ends with a ‘Y’ - think of a personality trait.

Hint 4: You might use it to describe someone who dares to say or do something shocking without shame.

What is the Superhint for today?

Stuck? Don’t worry - your superhint awaits below!

With brazen flair, they cross the line unseen,

A bold display, where nerves replace the sheen.

Wordle Answer for July 16, 2025

The Wordle answer is NERVY, a five-letter adjective that means bold, brash, or audacious, often in a slightly cheeky or reckless way.

Want More Wordle? Play Again and Again!

If you're an NYT subscriber with full access to the publication's games, you don't need to quit after one round of Wordle. You'll have access to an archive of over 1,400 past Wordle games. So if you're a recent newcomer, you'll be able to look back and play catch-up on earlier editions.

Furthermore, paid NYT Games members have access to a tool known as the Wordle Bot. This allows you to track your performance in each day's game.