Wordle is a super popular word game that challenges you to guess a five-letter word in six tries. It’s become a daily ritual for many people, with new players popping up all the time. Let's check out today's (August 20, 2025) NYT Wordle hint and answer in the sections below.
NYT Wordle Hint Today August 20, 2025
Right off the bat: Today's Wordle hint is an animal, famous for its fluffy wool and chill attitude, native to South America. If you've ever watched a nature documentary about bizarre creatures of the Andes, or found yourself lost in the “alpaca vs. llama” debate, you know the vibe.
When I saw the clue this morning—“a South American animal well-known for its wool”—my mind wandered, probably because my childhood neighbor raised alpacas and was always ranting about how llamas were ‘the cooler cousin.’ (Sorry, Ed.) Anyway, today's word starts with L. Not THE hardest hint, but kind of sneaky if you woke up foggy and still haven’t had coffee.
Here are a few casual clues that would definitely have helped me—maybe you’ll catch the answer before you scroll down:
- Double trouble! The letter L appears twice… actually, scratch that—there are TWO sets of double letters in today's word, so it's a real outlier.
- “Long neck, cute lashes, famous for trekking and wool sweaters.”
- Yes, it’s the name of a very peculiar meme animal on the internet.
- Begins with “L.” Ends with “A.”
Steady, domesticated, and a little goofy looking (but beloved for good reason).
I admit, I got stuck on “SLATE” and “CRANE” before the big reveal. Didn’t help that Wordle Bot is always judging—does anybody else feel called out when they share their guesses? The pressure is real.
Wordle Answer for Today August 20, 2025
The answer is LLAMA—which is precisely what my cousin kept texting me with alternating llamas and sunglasses emojis. (Who needs spoilers when you have family?)
Before we get all smug about guessing correctly, let's celebrate the word itself. There’s just something lighthearted about “LLAMA.” Maybe it’s because, as a kid, I thought llamas sounded like made-up animals from a Dr. Seuss book. Turns out they’re real, delightfully fuzzy, and occasionally spit.
Useful trivia for nerds like me: “LLAMA” comes directly from the Quechua language of the Andes. Spanish colonizers in the 16th century borrowed the name, which just stuck around. So, if you ever find yourself in Peru, you’ll probably see even more llamas than Wordle answers.
Wordle regulars will appreciate that this puzzle broke a few “rules:”
Double doubled. Two sets of double letters, which is oddly satisfying.
All-in-one! A mammal, a crossword staple, and a new favorite starter word if you’re feeling lucky tomorrow.
Wordle Table: My Morning Guesses (with commentary)
| Guess | Result |
|---|---|
| SLATE | Yellow/Gray |
| CRANE | Mostly gray |
| HOIST | Still wrong |
| QUALM | Nope |
| LLAMA | GREEN, finally! |
SLATE
CRANE
HOIST
QUALM
LLAMA
How it Works?
1. Make Your Guess: You start by guessing any five-letter word.
2. Get Feedback: After each guess, the game tells you if any of the letters are right:
- Green means the letter is correct and in the right spot.
- Yellow means the letter is in the word but not in the right spot.
- Gray means the letter isn't in the word at all.
3. Use Logic: With each guess, you’ll get clues to help you narrow down the word. You only get six tries, so it’s all about strategy and thinking ahead!
