Quick take: If you only want the solution, the answer is MATTE. For those who want to play with a fair fight, scroll through the hints first.
Essential hints
- Word type: adjective, common everyday usage
- Vowels: 2 different vowels
- Repeated letters: yes, one consonant repeats
- Starts with: M
- Ends with: E
- Meaning clue: describes a surface that is not shiny
Letter pattern help
Lock the opening M and the closing E, then test a double T. If your grid looks like M _ T _ E after two or three guesses, you’re closing in on the solution.
Strategy to protect your streak
Begin with a balanced starter that covers frequent consonants and at least two vowels. If your first attempt doesn’t hit, pivot to a consonant-rich follow-up. Watch out for doubles like TT, LL, SS—they’ve been trending this week. Avoid wasting rows on letters already grayed out.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
The solution for Friday, August 15, 2025 (#1518) was LEVEL.
Last 10 solutions at a glance
- Aug 16, 2025 (#1519): MATTE
- Aug 15, 2025 (#1518): LEVEL
- Aug 14, 2025 (#1517): KNELL
- Aug 13, 2025 (#1516): KEFIR
- Aug 12, 2025 (#1515): NOMAD
- Aug 11, 2025 (#1514): SOUTH
- Aug 10, 2025 (#1513): MINTY
- Aug 9, 2025 (#1512): NASAL
- Aug 8, 2025 (#1511): IMBUE
- Aug 7, 2025 (#1510): CORAL
What Wordle is, in one paragraph
Wordle is the viral daily five-letter puzzle from The New York Times. You get six attempts, and the colored tiles guide you on which letters are correct and in the right place. The puzzle uses American spelling, can include repeated letters, and is shared globally—everyone faces the same word each day.
Use it in a sentence
“We painted the studio walls a matte white to reduce glare on camera.”
Pro tip for tomorrow
Keep two strong openers ready. If your first word hits zero, move to a second opener that covers what’s left of the common alphabet. Double consonants are on a roll, so stay alert.
More NYT games
If you enjoy daily puzzles, you’ll also love our guides to NYT Connections and NYT Strands—fresh hints, answers, and strategy every day.
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