Wordle hint today: Clues for August 16 2025 NYT puzzle #1519
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We've seen some hard Wordle words over the years and if you're here, you're probably struggling with today's and are looking for some help. So let's run down a few clues with today's Wordle that could help you solve it
1. It has two vowels.
2. Two consonants are the same.
3. It's associated with paintings.
And the answer to today's Wordle is below this photo:
It's ... MATTE.
While you're here, some more Wordle advice:
How do I play Wordle?
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What are the best Wordle starting words?
That's a topic we've covered a bunch here. According to the Times' WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE. Others that I've seen include ADIEU, STARE and ROAST.
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