The New York Times’ Wordle remains a clever blend of vocabulary skill and logical deduction, tasking players with finding a fresh five-letter word each day. But some days can feel tougher than others—and if you’d rather not lose your winning streak or get overly frustrated, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find today’s helpful clues and the full answer for Wordle puzzle #1515, dated August 12, 2025.
How to Play Wordle
If you’ve just discovered Wordle, your first attempt might seem a little intimidating. The rules, however, are simple:
You have six chances to guess a hidden five-letter word. Each time you enter a guess, the game highlights letters in yellow, green, or gray:
- Yellow — the letter appears in the solution but in a different position.
- Green — the letter is both correct and in the right spot.
- Gray — the letter does not appear in today’s word at all.
Though the concept sounds straightforward, nailing the correct answer can be trickier than expected. To improve your odds, try these quick strategies:
- Begin with a strong opener — Use a starting word that contains a mix of common vowels and consonants. Examples: AISLE, SALTY, or DINER.
- Use color feedback wisely — Keep track of which letters are confirmed, misplaced, or eliminated. Avoid reusing letters you already know aren’t in the answer.
- Test vowels early — If your go-to openers don’t help, try other words to identify remaining vowels.
- Don’t fear repetition — Sometimes the answer contains repeated letters; past puzzles have proven this.
- Leverage WordleBot — The NYT’s analysis tool compares your guesses against its own, showing you how you could refine your strategy.
For even more in-depth strategies, check out detailed Wordle guides available online.
Hints for Today’s Wordle (August 12, 2025)
We’ve gathered some clues to help you solve today’s puzzle without giving away the answer outright:
- Vowels: Two vowels are present.
- Repeated letters: None.
- Starting letter: The word begins with N.
Extra hint: Think of a lifestyle characterized by regular travel and no permanent residence.
The Answer for Wordle #1515
If the hints weren’t enough, here’s the reveal: NOMAD.
Meaning: A nomad is a person who moves from one place to another, rather than living in a fixed location.
Yesterday’s Puzzle
Missed the previous challenge? You can check the answer and hints for August 11’s Wordle in the archives.
Why Wordle Remains Popular
Nearly four years after its viral rise and more than 1,350 puzzles later, Wordle continues to captivate millions of players worldwide. Originally a casual side project during the pandemic, it has become a cherished daily ritual—much like reading the morning paper—for many NYT Games subscribers and free players alike.
The single-puzzle-per-day format keeps the game competitive and encourages friendly rivalry, as everyone works on the same challenge. Back in 2022, The Conversation reported around 3 million daily players; by 2025, that number has likely grown even larger.
Previous Wordle Hints and Answers
- #1514– 11 August (Monday): SOUTH
- #1513– 10 August (Sunday): MINTY
- #1512– 9 August (Saturday): NASAL
- #1511– 8 August (Friday): IMBUE
- #1510– 7 August (Thursday): CORAL
- #1509– 6 August (Wednesday): GROAN
- #1508– 5 August (Tuesday): STORK
- #1507– 4 August (Monday): RIGID
- #1506 – 3 August (Sunday): LUMPY
- #1505 – 2 August (Saturday): DAUNT
- #1504 – 1 August (Friday): BANJO
- #1503– 31 July (Thursday): FRILL
- #1502– 30 July (Wednesday): ASSAY
- #1501– 29 July (Tuesday): OMEGA
- #1500– 28 July (Monday): SAVVY
- #1499– 27 July (Sunday): WHOLE
- #1498– 26 July (Saturday): HAUNT
- #1497– 25 July (Friday): GOFER
- #1496– 24 July (Thurday): QUAKE
- #1495– 23 July (Wednesday): WATER
- #1494– 22 July (Tuesday): BURNT
- #1493– 21 July (Monday): TIZZY
- #1492– 20 July (Sunday): BLANK
- #1491– 19 July (Saturday): SWORD
- #1490– 18 July (Friday): LORIS
- #1489– 17 July (Thursday): MODAL
- #1488 – 16 July (Wednesday): NERVY
- #1487 – 15 July (Tuesday): FOIST
- #1486 – 14 July (Monday): UNDID
- #1485 – 13 July (Sunday): GNOME
- #1484 – 12 July (Saturday): EXILE
- #1483 – 11 July (Friday): BRAND
- #1482 – 10 July (Thursday): JUMPY
- #1481 – 9 July (Wednesday): NOVEL
- #1480 – 8 July (Tuesday): DREAD
- #1479 – 7 July (Monday): STILT
- #1478 – 6 July (Sunday): ATRIA
- #1477 – 5 July (Saturday): BALER
- #1476 – 4 July (Friday): CURVE
- #1475 – 3 July (Thursday): POPPY
- #1474 – 2 July (Wednesday): INCUR
- #1473 – 1 July (Tuesday): MOLDY
- #1472 – 30 June (Monday): BLINK
- #1471 – 29 June (Sunday): WITTY
- #1470 – 28 June (Saturday): STUMP
Stay tuned daily for fresh Wordle hints and answers! Bookmark this page to get quick help with each day’s puzzle, improve your Wordle streak, and enjoy the game even more.