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.
Today's NYT Wordle Hint August 21, 2025
Alright, here’s the scoop: The Wordle for August 21, 2025 (puzzle #1524) starts with E and ends with L — and, not to get too poetic, but if you’ve ever wanted a word that’s as rare in daily conversation as it is rewarding, today is your lucky day. The word you’re chasing is a verb, and it’s what happens when your friend finally nails that tricky recipe and you just have to celebrate their effort aloud.
I love when Wordle dips into the more “bookish” end of the pool. Makes me feel like all those years as a pub-quiz sidekick might actually pay off. Today’s hints made me chuckle — how often do you get to extol someone, honestly? Not in my daily Slack messages, that’s for sure.
Let’s break down the clues for the stuck:
- Begins with E, ends with L — You won’t see this word winning many bingo games, but Scrabble lovers, rejoice.
- Only one vowel, and it’s used twice — Fancy.
- Verb alert! It means to praise enthusiastically. Think “shout from the rooftops” energy, but slightly more literary.
- If you’ve ever written a cover letter, chances are you’ve been tempted to sneak this in (resist!).
- Not much used in daily chit-chat, which is a shame because it’s fun to say.
Today's Wordle Answer August 21, 2025
The Wordle answer for August 21, 2025, is EXTOL.
EXTOL! Whether you’re a crossword addict, a casual doodler of vocabulary lists, or just someone who enjoys tossing around a fancy verb now and then, this word’s a little golden nugget. Last time I tried working “extol” into a conversation, it was about my friend’s legendary lasagna, and let’s just say she was both flattered and confused (“Is that Latin?”).
What makes EXTOL a great Wordle word? Well, for starters:
- E: Always a solid way to kick off a five-letter pop quiz.
- X: Let’s be real, that’s a curveball! Not too many words use it, so you know The New York Times was feeling spicy.
- T: Bridges things together — nothing too wild.
- O: Here’s your “only one vowel, repeated” clue coming into play.
- L: It wraps things up nicely.
If you guessed “EXACT” or “ENROL” or even “EMAIL” first, join the club. I spent a good minute convinced it could be “EXPEL” — but close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, right?
There’s a certain pride to nailing a Wordle with a word you don’t toss around every day. I always feel like my internal English teacher is quietly giving me a thumbs-up. Even if you stumbled and saw your streak snap, hey — at least “EXTOL” is an epic way to go down. Your Wordle stats might not extol you today, but that’s half the fun.
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!
