Stuck on today’s Wordle? We’ve got spoiler‑free clues and the answer—plus word trivia, strategy tips, archive, and trending NYT Games to help you win.
Spoiler‑Free Hints for Wordle #1493 (July 21, 2025)
- A word meaning a state of nervous excitement or panic.
- It starts with T, ends with Y, and has double consonants.
- It’s often used to describe an anxious frenzy or fretful mood.
(Stop reading when you’re ready to guess!)
✅ Today’s Wordle Answer
Wordle #1493 (July 21, 2025) Answer:
➡ TIZZY
About Today’s Word: “TIZZY”
A tizzy refers to a state of nervous excitement, agitation, or fluster. It’s of uncertain origin but appeared in English slang by the 19th century. With its double ‘Z’ and colloquial vibe, it’s one of those playful yet tricky words—easy to guess once you see the pattern, but obscure enough to stump many.
🔙 Yesterday’s Wordle (#1492 – July 20, 2025)
The answer was BLANK, meaning an empty space or unfilled area. Surprisingly thematic with form‑filling and testing. Remember how it highlighted consonant clusters with one vowel—that pattern helps train your recognition.
What Is NYT Wordle?
Wordle is the famous daily 5‑letter word–guessing game by The New York Times. You get six chances to guess, using colored feedback (green = correct, yellow = right letter wrong place, gray = not in word). Originally created by Josh Wardle in 2021, it became a NYT staple in 2022 and is still free to play weekly.
How to Play (Step‑by‑Step)
- Visit the official NYT Wordle site.
- Start with a strong opener like CRANE or SLATE.
- Use color insights to refine your guesses—move yellows around, eliminate grays.
- Iterate until you solve or exhaust six tries.
- Share your grid (no spoilers!) and keep your streak alive.
Strategy Tips: Beginner to Expert
For Beginners:
- Begin with vowel-rich starters like AUDIO, SLATE, CRANE.
- Avoid reusing eliminated letters.
- Focus on common letters: E, A, R, O, T, L.
Advanced Tactics:
- Use Hard Mode to enforce logic.
- Be alert to double letters like in TIZZY.
- When down to two guesses, use word that tests new letters to maximize information.
Smart Starter Words
These offer great consonant–vowel coverage:
- SLATE
- CRANE
- AUDIO
- ROAST
- STALE
Vary your starters to keep solving fresh and avoid pattern lock-in.
Last 7 Days: Wordle Archive
| Date | Puzzle # | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1493 | TIZZY |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1492 | BLANK |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1491 | SWORD |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1490 | LORIS |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 1489 | MODAL |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 1488 | CLERK |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1487 | VIGOR |
Wordle Alternatives You’ll Enjoy
- Connections – categorize words by theme (NYT game).
- Strands – a themed word-finding puzzle.
- Spelling Bee – form as many words as you can from seven letters.
- Quordle – solve four Wordles simultaneously!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is today’s Wordle answer?
Today’s Wordle (#1493) is TIZZY. - Why does Wordle update mid-morning IST?
NYT resets at midnight ET—India sees it around 9:30–10:30 AM IST. - How many letters are in “tizzy”?
Five letters, including a double ‘Z’. - Is Wordle free?
Yes, on the NYT Games site. - What is Hard Mode?
A setting requiring your next guess to use revealed letters correctly. - Can Wordle answers repeat?
Rarely; NYT adjusts word list occasionally to avoid repeats. - What’s the best starter word?
SLATE or CRANE offer strong letter coverage. - Can I play old puzzles?
Not officially—third-party archives only. - Why does Wordle use American spelling?
Because the word list follows NYT’s internal standards (favor/favour). Impact is minor for non-US users. - Any tips for double-letter words?
When clues indicate a letter appears twice, identify consonants that likely cluster (e.g. BB, ZZ, LL). - How to share results without spoilers?
Use the share feature to copy colored grids—no letters revealed! - What if NYT changes Wordle format?
I’ll provide alerts if NYT updates features or gameplay mechanics.
