Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for June 22, 2025


If you’ve arrived here, it’s time for Wordle. We’re offering daily hints and advice to assist you in discovering today’s solution.

If you wish to find today’s word, scroll down for the answer. If not, continue reading for clues, advice, and tactics.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle swiftly turned into a global phenomenon, with thousands playing each day. Enthusiasts created alternative versions, such as Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle, which feature guessing multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle gained such fame that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok creators often livestream their gameplay.

What is the ideal Wordle starting word?

The optimal Wordle starting word is one that connects with you. For a strategic tactic, we have several suggestions to help you choose a word that may lead to a quicker answer. One suggestion is to select a word containing at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The full archive of previous Wordle puzzles was originally accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then introduced its own Wordle Archive, available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may feel as though Wordle is becoming tougher, but it is just as easy as when it first launched. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re seeking additional difficulty.

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Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

A hum.

Does today’s Wordle answer contain a double letter?

There are no repeating letters.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that begins with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.

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The answer to today’s Wordle is…

Make your final guesses now, as it’s your last opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we disclose the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today’s Wordle is…

THRUM.

Don’t be disheartened if you couldn’t guess it this time. A new Wordle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with more useful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this piece.

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