Today’s Wordle #1514: Hints & Answer Revealed

Need a virtual compass to solve today’s Wordle? Dive into spoiler-free clues and the answer—plus trivia, strategy hacks, archive trends, NYT Games recommendations, and FAQs to keep your streak on track.

Spoiler-Free Hints for Wordle #1514 (August 11, 2025)

1. A five-letter word all about direction or navigation.

2. Begins with S, contains two unique vowels, and has no repeating letters.

(Stop here if you’d like to guess without spoilers!)

Today’s Wordle Answer

Wordle #1514 (August 11, 2025) Answer:
➡ SOUTH

“SOUTH” fits the directional clue as the point opposite north on the compass—simple but essential.

About Today’s Word: “SOUTH”

“SOUTH” denotes one of the four cardinal directions. From Old English suþ, it’s used in both literal navigation and metaphorical phrases like “heads south.” Despite its everyday use, it can catch players off guard when the puzzle revolves around direction.

Yesterday’s Wordle (#1513 – August 10, 2025)

Yesterday’s answer was MINTY—fresh, cool, and full of vowels. In contrast, today’s “SOUTH” uses more common consonants with a directional twist.

What Is NYT Wordle?

Wordle is a free daily word-guessing game by the NYT where you guess a five-letter word in six attempts using green/yellow/gray hints. First created in 2021 by Josh Wardle, it became an NYT staple in 2022. It resets at midnight ET (visible around mid-morning IST).

How to Play Wordle (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit NYT Wordle.

2. Start with a balanced opener like SLATE or CRANE.

3. Use the color-coded feedback to refine guesses.

4. Adjust strategy based on green/yellow patterns.

5. Share your results (no letters shown) and keep that streak alive.

Strategy Tips: Beginner to Advanced

Beginners:

• Open with vowel-rich starters (AUDIO, SLATE, CRANE).

• Remove clearly eliminated letters from your pool.

• Stick with savvy letter pairing and frequent ones like E, A, R, O.

Advanced Players:

• Turn on Hard Mode to enforce logic.

• Pay attention to consonant-light themes like direction-based words.

• Use elimination fast—“SOUTH” has common directional letters already hinted.

Recommended Starter Words

• SLATE

• CRANE

• AUDIO

• ROAST

• STALE

Rotate these regularly to avoid pattern locks and discover new letter combinations.

Last 7 Days: Wordle Archive

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• Spelling Bee – build words from seven letters.

• Quordle – solve four Wordles at once.

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Frequently Asked Questions (with Google PAA style)

1. What is today’s Wordle answer?
   Today’s Wordle (#1514, Aug 11) is SOUTH.

2. Why does Wordle show up mid-morning in India?
   It resets at midnight ET, which is around 9:30–10:30 AM IST.

3. How many vowels are in SOUTH?
   Two vowels: O and U; no repeated letters.

4. Is Wordle still free?
   Yes—completely free on NYT Games.

5. Do Wordle answers repeat?
   Rarely—NYT refreshes lists occasionally but avoids repeats. TechRadar

6. What is Hard Mode?
   A setting where revealed letters must be reused in subsequent guesses.

7. Can I play previous Wordles?
   Only unofficial archives offer that; NYT serves only the current daily puzzle.

8. How to share Wordle results?
   Press the share button—it copies an emoji grid without letters.

9. Why “SOUTH” today?
   The directional theme, a touch different from objects or emotions, adds variety.

10. Best starter word for directional puzzles?
    Use SLATE or CRANE for a well-rounded pattern test.

11. What if NYT updates Wordle format?
    I’ll notify you immediately about any gameplay or UI changes.