New York: Today’s Wordle puzzle (Puzzle #1457) gave many players a tough challenge with a lesser-used word that tested both vocabulary and patience. If you’ve been staring at your screen and wondering what five-letter answer you missed, we’ve got you covered—with hints, the solution, and gameplay tips to sharpen your next attempt.
Wordle Hints for June 15:
Before we reveal the solution, here are a few key clues to help you figure it out yourself:
- The word contains three vowels.
- It has no repeating letters.
- It describes a small, ground-dwelling bird.
- Starts with the letter “Q”—a rare opener in Wordle puzzles.
Still stuck?
Today’s Wordle Answer (Puzzle #1457)
If the clues above didn’t lead you to victory, here’s the spoiler:
Answer: QUAIL
A modest yet elusive bird, “quail” threw off even seasoned solvers due to its unusual starting letter and high vowel content. While not a word commonly used in daily conversation, it’s one that has appeared in literature and hunting references—making it a clever Sunday challenge from The New York Times.
What Is Wordle?
For those new to the game, Wordle is a daily five-letter word puzzle that gives you six chances to guess the correct word. Color-coded feedback helps guide your next guess:
- 🟩 Green = correct letter, right spot
- 🟨 Yellow = correct letter, wrong spot
- ⬜ Gray = letter not in the word
Tips to Improve Your Wordle Strategy
- Start with high-frequency vowel words like SLATE or CRANE.
- Don’t shy away from uncommon letters—like Q, X, or Z.
- Use tools like WordleBot to review and refine your guessing logic.
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s puzzle hints and keep your streak going!