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NYT Wordle Hints and Answers for July 19, 2025 (Puzzle #1491)

Need a kickstart? Rearrange ‘words’ and find something much sharper.

Written By : Somatirtha
Reviewed By : Shovan Roy

Key Takeaways:

  • Today’s Wordle answer is a medieval weapon commonly used by knights and heroes in fantasy settings.

  • Strategic guessing and understanding color clues are essential to solving the puzzle in fewer than six tries.

  • Hard Mode increases the challenge by requiring all revealed clues to be used in subsequent guesses.

Happy weekend, fellow Wordlers! Time to chill out, get a cup of coffee (or some nourishing tea!), and slow down for a moment to engage our minds. This Wordle wishes to twist your vocabulary and logic skills a bit- nothing to stress over, just pure puzzle delight.

Five letters. Six guesses. Endless fun. Time to make that weekend a win in words!

Unlock the Word: Smart Strategies to Conquer Your Daily Wordle

1. Reader's Favorite Words: Among the most popular words are TREND, GHOUL, JAMBS, PICKY, FLASH, GUMBO, TRAIL, CONES, DUMPY, SCONE, RUSTY, ROAST, and BEAST.

2. Start with vowels: Try words like ‘ERROR’ or ‘ADIEU’ to know about the vowels. In Wordle, words usually start with two consonant pairs like BR or WH, but guessing the vowel is difficult. 

3. Just a word game, not a ticking clock: Decipher the hidden five-letter word in a daily mental challenge, limited to six insightful tries.

4. Start with the same word everyday: Even though it doesn't have a success guarantee, beginning with the same word each time can provide you with a baseline approach for each game.

Today’s Wordle Hints (Puzzle #1491)

Here are four clues for today’s Wordle, each designed to nudge without revealing:

Hint 1: It’s a five-letter weapon often used in medieval battles.

Hint 2: You might see this item in a knight’s hand, or on a fantasy movie poster.

Hint 3: It starts with ‘S’ and is made of metal.

Hint 4: This object is drawn from a sheath, not written on paper.

Would you like an extra hint? We’re here to help!

What is the Superhint for today?

Born in flame, held in hand,

A silent tongue in eerie land.

It writes in air with silver grace,

A knight’s reply, a warrior’s face.

Today’s Wordle Answer (Puzzle #1491)

The Wordle answer is: SWORD⚔️

A five-letter classic - sharp, strong, and forged for battle.

Want to Play Wordle on Hard Mode? Here’s How to Level Up Like a Pro

So, you’ve mastered regular Wordle and want a real challenge? Enter Hard Mode. Wordle’s built-in setting that turns every puzzle into a brain bender.

How to enable Hard Mode:

  • Go to the official Wordle page (The New York Times Wordle)

  • Tap the gear icon⚙️in the top right corner.

  • Toggle Hard Mode ON.

You’re in expert territory now, let the guessing begin.

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