Wordle Solution #1497 - July 25 Clues and Answer

Tips and Hints for Today’s Wordle Puzzle

Most players find today's Wordle puzzle quite challenging. According to WordleBot, the average player completes Wordle #1,497 in 5.5 moves in easy mode, or 5.4 if playing by hard rules. Each day, we update this article with hints and tips to help you solve the daily puzzle. If the hints aren’t enough, we also provide the answer for those who are stuck or simply don’t have time to complete the game. Additionally, we include an analysis of yesterday’s puzzle, #1,496, for readers in different time zones.

Before proceeding, be warned: spoilers lie ahead for game #1,497. Only read on if you want to know today’s Wordle answer!

Clues to Help You Solve Today’s Wordle

Our first tip is to use one of the best Wordle start words for every game you play. But if you need more specific clues for today’s Wordle answer, here they are:

• It contains two of the five vowels (A, E, I, O, U).
• There are no repeated characters.
• It features three of the five most common Wordle letters.

These hints should give you a good starting point. If you still need more guidance, keep reading for larger clues or skip down to the answer.

A Larger Clue for Today’s Wordle

Today’s Wordle answer is related to the phrase “running errands.” The word starts with G, so combining this information with the previous hints should give you all the clues you need to solve the puzzle.

If you're still struggling, here's the answer:

Today’s Wordle Answer

Drumroll, please — it's GOFER.

The user shared their experience of nearly losing their streak this week. They mentioned that even with seven or eight attempts, they might not have guessed the correct answer. Their initial guesses included 'O', 'R', and 'E' turning yellow, which left 47 possible answers. Various start words like TENOR, TONER, and GRATE were tried, but none led to the correct solution.

They eventually tried LORES and ROPEY, narrowing down the possibilities to ?O?ER. Despite this, they couldn't guess the correct answer in the remaining turns. WordleBot noted that the possible answers included HOMER, HOVER, MOVER, BOXER, JOKER, and GOFER. Unfortunately, HOVER wasn't the right choice, and the streak was lost.

Yesterday’s Wordle Answer

For readers in different time zones, the answer to Wordle #1,496 was QUAKE. The user began with ORATE, which contained all five common Wordle letters. This resulted in 'A' and 'E' turning green, leaving 50 possible answers. After trying several other start words, they eventually guessed QUAKE and completed the puzzle in three moves.

Previous Wordle Answers

Here’s a list of older Wordle answers going back 20 games:

• Wordle #1,496: QUAKE
• Wordle #1,495: WATER
• Wordle #1,494: BURNT
• Wordle #1,493: TIZZY
• Wordle #1,492: BLANK
• Wordle #1,491: SWORD
• Wordle #1,490: LORIS
• Wordle #1,489: MODAL
• Wordle #1,488: NERVY
• Wordle #1,487: FOIST
• Wordle #1,486: UNDID
• Wordle #1,485: GNOME
• Wordle #1,484: EXILE
• Wordle #1,483: BRAND
• Wordle #1,482: JUMPY
• Wordle #1,481: NOVEL
• Wordle #1,480: DREAD
• Wordle #1,479: STILT
• Wordle #1,478: ATRIA
• Wordle #1,477: BALER
• Wordle #1,476: CURVE

Tips for Winning at Wordle

One of the best tips for winning at Wordle is to use one of the best start words. These words are based on frequency in English and among Wordle answers, making them highly effective. Without using them, you may struggle to find the correct answer.

Additionally, consider combinations, especially at the start and end of words. Common letter pairs like SH, ST, CR, and CH often appear in many words. Vowels are also important—many Wordle answers contain multiple vowels, and some even have three. Don't forget about Y, which can sometimes act as a vowel.

Finally, try out different possibilities without pressing 'Enter'. This technique can help you narrow down the correct answer, especially for less obvious words.

What Else Should You Know About Wordle?

Wordle officially launched in October 2021, but it had been around since June of that year. It celebrated its first birthday on June 19, 2022. The game became popular towards the end of 2021 and went viral in January 2022. In early February 2022, The New York Times bought Wordle for a seven-figure sum and now includes it in NYT Games.

Wordle is played via the NYT Games website and is entirely free. Both the NYT and the game’s creator, Josh Wardle, have stated that it will remain free. Some players believe the game has become harder since the acquisition, but it hasn’t actually changed.

Other Wordle-Related Content

If you've solved Wordle and need help with other games from the New York Times, check out our guide on today's NYT Strands answer. We also have a list of the best Wordle alternatives, including Squabble, Who Are Ya?, Worldle, SWordle, and Mathler.

For more information about Wordle, visit our What is Wordle? article. If you’re interested in other games, we also have a guide on how to play NYT Connections.