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 22, 2025
Straight to the chase: today’s Wordle answer has a scrappy feel to it, a word you might use for something that’s a little rough around the edges—“RATTY” is the one you’re after. And honestly, it’s a word I haven’t typed since probably third grade, but there it was, waiting to pounce.
I almost missed it. My first guess was “STORY,” mostly out of habit, and because those common letters usually give me a sense of what kind of trouble I’m in. The board spat out a single yellow T and nothing else. Not exactly confidence-inspiring, but a nudge in the right direction, I guess.
Here’s how I’d describe today’s hint, based on where my morning spiral went:
- Double letters, but not the usual suspects—today it’s not “EERIE” or “SPEED.”
- The word feels like it belongs in a Dickens novel, describing a coat or maybe a back alley cat.
- Fifth letter is a “Y.” That alone should narrow things quite a bit.
- “RAT” is literally sitting right in the middle.
- It’s a word your mom might’ve used for your bedroom after a sleepover. “This place looks positively ratty!” (Yes, my mom actually said that. More than once.)
NYT Wordle Answer Today August 22, 2025
The answer is RATTY. No, seriously. RATTY. The sort of word that’s fun to say but rarely turns up unless you’re talking about an old sweater or, in my case, my hair after falling asleep on it wet (don’t judge).
I went through a small odyssey to get there—here’s my real, awkward guess progression:
- “STORY” — Only that lone T glowing yellow. Not ideal.
- “PARTY” — I figured it’s got common letters and ends with Y. Two right— getting close, but it still felt off.
- “RATTY” — Lightning bolt moment. Came out of nowhere, and the tiles turned green with that delicious click. Is this what a detective’s breakthrough feels like?
Honestly, when I saw all those green tiles, I had that little internal sparkle—half relieved, half let’s-go-strut-around proud. Five little letters, one slightly shabby victory.
My Wordle Journey
| Guess | Result |
|---|---|
| STORY | Yellow, Grey, Grey, Yellow, Grey |
| PARTY | Green, Grey, Green, Yellow, Green |
| RATTY | Finally Green |
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!
