Breaking: Players are encountering a especially challenging puzzle in today’s Wordle, August 11, 2025, sparking a surge in searches for hints and solutions. Teh difficulty stems from the inclusion of less common letters and multiple possible word arrangements.
For those grappling with the daily word puzzle, here are some helpful hints. The answer is SHALE.
Also enjoying the New York Times’ Strands? Find hints and answers for today’s Strands puzzle here.
Reporting for this article was contributed by Chance Townsend (New York),Caitlin Welsh (London),Sam Haysom (Sydney),Amanda Yeo (Singapore),Shannon Connellan (Dublin),Cecily Mauran (Los Angeles),Mike Pearl (Boston),and Adam Rosenberg (Chicago).
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Missed yesterday’s puzzle? The solution to the August 10,2025 Wordle is TRITE.
