July 18, 2025: Before we reveal the answer to today’s Wordle puzzle (Friday, July 18), let’s go over a quick Wordle hint today to get your brain ticking. Wordle, the viral word game that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word, was originally launched by software engineer Josh Wardle in 2021 — and has since become a daily ritual for millions.
Its popularity soared so high that The New York Times acquired it in 2022. Each guess is color-coded: green for correct letters in the right spot, yellow for correct letters in the wrong spot, and gray for letters not in the word.
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NYT Wordle editor Tracy Bennett once told TODAY.com that there’s really no such thing as a bad starter word, but Wordlebot suggests “trace” as a reliable choice after analyzing over 500 million games.
While Wordle remains free to play, players who want to track stats or get advanced tips will need a subscription to NYT Games or The New York Times itself.
Now, on to puzzle #1490. Today’s answer is a noun with two vowels (O, I) and no repeating letters. It starts with L and refers to a “small, slow-moving, large-eyed primate that lives in trees and is active at night.”
Still guessing?
Today’s Wordle answer is: Loris