Today’s Wordle Answer & Hints for July 22, 2025 (Puzzle #1494)

Looking for help with today’s Wordle? Dive into spoiler‑free hints, the answer, plus word trivia, smart tips, archive insight, and trending NYT Games to level up your play.

Spoiler‑Free Hints for Wordle #1494 (July 22, 2025)

1. The word describes something that’s slightly damaged by fire or heat—but not completely ruined.

2. It starts with B, ends with T, and all five letters are consonants except one.

3. Often used when food or objects get just a bit too much heat.

(Stop here if you want to guess without spoilers!)

✅ Today’s Wordle Answer

Wordle #1494 (July 22, 2025) Answer:
➡ BURNT

About Today’s Word: “BURNT”

“Burnt” describes something that’s been slightly scorched—whether toast, toast views, or tea leaves. It stems from Old English bærnan (to burn), and it’s a common descriptor in cooking and everyday talk. A familiar term, but peppers with consonants and a single vowel, making it tricky if you’re scanning too fast.

🔙 Yesterday’s Wordle (#1493 – July 21, 2025)

Yesterday’s answer was TIZZY, meaning a state of nervous excitement or minor panic. With its double Z and colloquial tone, it was one of the more playful curveballs NYT has served.

What Is NYT Wordle?

Wordle is a daily 5‑letter word puzzle by The New York Times. Guess the word in six tries—green means correct spot, yellow means correct letter wrong spot, and gray means the letter isn’t included. First launched by Josh Wardle in 2021, it became part of NYT Games in 2022. It’s free, universal, and daily.

How to Play (Step‑by‑Step)

1. Visit the official NYT Wordle page.

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

3. Adjust based on color feedback—eliminate grays, rearrange yellows, keep green letters.

4. Continue until you guess or exhaust your six turns.

5. Share your grid (no spoilers!) and flex your daily streak.

Strategy Tips: Beginner to Expert

Beginners:

• Use vowel-rich words first (AUDIO, SLATE, CRANE) for better letter reveals.

• Avoid reusing grays.

• Prioritize common letters: E, A, R, O, T, N.

Advanced:

• Turn on Hard Mode to enforce logic.

• Watch for consonant-heavy words like BURNT.

• Endgame strategy: when you’re down to two guesses, play words that reveal as many new letters as possible.

Recommended Starter Words

• SLATE

• CRANE

• AUDIO

• ROAST

• STALE

These words balance vowels and consonants perfectly for letter discovery.

Last 7 Days: Wordle Archive

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• Spelling Bee – make many words out of 7 letters

• Quordle – solve 4 Wordles in one go

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Frequently Asked Questions (with Google PAA Insights)

1. What is today’s Wordle answer?
   Today’s Wordle (#1494) is BURNT.

2. Why does Wordle appear mid‑morning in India?
   NYT resets at midnight ET, which is ~9:30–10:30 AM IST.

3. Can Wordle answers repeat?
   Rarely—they only repeat when the NYT updates word lists.

4. What letters are in BURNT?
   B, U, R, N, T—all consonants except U (the lone vowel).

5. Is Wordle free?
   Absolutely—on the NYT Games site.

6. What’s Hard Mode?
   It requires using revealed correct letters in every next guess.

7. How many letters are color-indicated?
   5 letters: green = correct, yellow = right letter wrong spot, gray = not in word.

8. Any tips for consonant-heavy words?
   Use starters that test varied consonants before narrowing (SLATE, CRANE).

9. Can I play old puzzles?
   Officially no—use trusted archives outside NYT.

10. What if NYT changes Wordle features?
    I’ll alert you immediately if any feature updates occur.

11. Why does Wordle use American spelling?
    It follows NYT’s list, so some British variants may be omitted.

12. How to share Wordle results?
    Hit the share button to copy a colored emoji grid—leaving letters hidden.