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The June 21 puzzle may require players to think beyond the most obvious word choices.
Making informed guesses can uncover critical letters and reduce the pool of possible answers.
A balanced mix of deduction and pattern recognition could be the key to solving today’s challenge.
A simple five-letter word can turn into an engaging daily brain teaser. NYT Wordle challenges players to think critically, spot letter patterns, and make smart guesses as they work toward the correct answer. Its easy-to-understand format and once-a-day challenge have helped the game remain a favorite among puzzle enthusiasts worldwide.
The June 21 edition offers another chance to test your vocabulary, sharpen your deduction skills, and keep your winning streak alive. Whether you tackle it with your morning coffee or during a quick break in the day, today’s puzzle delivers a satisfying mix of challenge, strategy, and fun.
First Guess
Type any five-letter English word (like SLATE), then hit Enter.
Color Feedback
After each guess, letters will change colors:
Green: You have the correct letter in the correct location.
Yellow: You have the correct letter in the incorrect location.
Gray: The letter is not in the word at all.
Apply Logic
Now, with mistakes in grays ruled out from the next guess, greens will be prioritized, and yellows will be tried in other locations based on their color.
Guess Within Six Tries
Suppose you can find the word within six guesses. Congratulations! You have won for the day. Everyone gets the same puzzle each day.
If today’s Wordle feels challenging, these hints can help you move closer to the solution without giving it away too quickly:
Vowels: The word contains two vowels (A, I).
Starting Letter: It begins with the letter A.
Ending Letter: It ends with the letter I.
Definition: A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an alleged act, typically a criminal one, took place.
The Wordle answer for June 21, 2026, is ALIBI.
Paid NYT Games members have access to a tool known as the Wordle Bot. This allows them to track their performance in each day's game. Newcomers can look back and catch up on earlier editions.
If you are an NYT subscriber with full access to the publication's games, you don't need to quit after a single round. You'll have access to an archive of over 1,400 games. See you tomorrow for another round of Wordle.
