Seeking the Wordle answer for March 25, 2025? You’ve come to the right spot! This post will provide helpful hints, strategies, and ultimately reveal the answer. The puzzle today presents a medium level of challenge; I managed to solve it in four attempts. Be cautious, as spoilers for Wordle #1,375 are included below! If you’re interested in some clues and the final answer, keep reading.

Playing Wordle

Wordle is available on the New York Times website. Every day at midnight, a new puzzle becomes available in your local timezone.

To start, select a five-letter word as your guess. Once you make a guess, each letter will change color: green indicates a correct letter in the right spot, yellow signifies a letter that is correct but in the wrong position, and gray means that letter isn’t in the solution at all. For additional insights, explore this comprehensive guide to Wordle, and for advanced tactics, check out my strategic guide here. More details can be found towards the end of this article, after the hints and solutions.

Ready for some hints? Let’s dive in!

Are there any unusual letters in today’s Wordle?

When identifying common letters, we can reference the old typesetter’s phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (It’s helpful to remember this! Pronounce it as “Edwin Shirdloo,” as if he’s an acquaintance.)

Today’s word features four common letters from this mnemonic, along with a fifth that is somewhat frequent.

Can you share a hint for today’s Wordle?

It’s an item you might find on a shelf.

Does today’s Wordle contain any duplicate letters?

No letters are repeated in today’s answer.

How many vowels are present in today’s Wordle?

Today’s word includes one vowel.

What is the first letter of today’s Wordle?

The word begins with the letter S.

What is the last letter of today’s Wordle?

The word concludes with F.

What is today’s Wordle answer?

Here’s the reveal: today’s word is SHELF.

How the solution was found

The initial guesses were RAISE and TOUCH, followed by a guess of BLEND. Eventually, SHELF emerged as the only plausible solution left.

Wordle 1,375 4/6

Yesterday’s Wordle solution

The Wordle challenge from yesterday was of medium difficulty. The hint provided was “measured in degrees,” featuring four common letters alongside one that is less frequent.

The answer was ANGLE.

A Brief Overview of Wordle

The essence of Wordle lies in guessing the day’s secret word. Initially, players are greeted with an empty grid. Your first move is to type in any five-letter word.

As you make guesses, the color feedback aids in narrowing down the possibilities: Green indicates a correctly placed letter; Yellow means the letter exists in the word but is not correctly situated. In contrast, Gray indicates the letter does not appear at all. Building on this feedback, continue guessing until you identify the correct word within six attempts.

Best Starter Words for Wordle

Which word should be your initial guess? Optimal starter words generally include frequently used letters, which can increase your chances of receiving yellow and green responses. While there isn’t a singular superior starting word, the New York Times’s Wordle analysis bot suggests beginning with one of the following:

• CRANE
• TRACE
• SLANT
• CRATE
• CARTE

Similarly, an MIT study identified that starting with any of the following will maximize letter elimination in your first guess:

• SALET
• REAST
• TRACE
• CRATE
• SLATE

Other effective choices might be ARISE or ROUND. While words like ADIEU or AUDIO allow for a greater vowel presence, starting with a consonant-heavy strategy, such as using RENTS or CLAMP, could be advantageous. Experiment with different approaches to see which yields the best results.

Winning Strategies for Wordle

A plethora of guides on Wordle strategies can be beneficial for dedicated players. For example, this article provides insights on using consonants effectively, while this article emphasizes approaches that focus on high-frequency letters. Additionally, this advanced guide discusses a multi-faceted technique to enhance the likelihood of quick victories.

The primary distinction between those who successfully guess the Wordle and those who don’t lies in how effectively players utilize their guesses to gather further insights into the letters present in the solution. For instance, if it’s known that a word concludes with -OUND, there’s no need to waste turns on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; instead, consolidate those consonants and try MARSH. If H glows yellow, you’ll have additional information for the solution.

Lastly, it’s noteworthy that the original version of Wordle used a set of approximately 2,300 words for potential answers. After the New York Times acquired the game, an editor now curates the answers. This means the solutions can sometimes include more challenging or topical words. For instance, FEAST was featured during Thanksgiving. Always be aware that there might be a theme at play.

Alternatives to Wordle

If the thrill of five-letter puzzles isn’t enough, check out some excellent Wordle alternatives, listed by difficulty:

• Wheeldle – a seamless continuation of puzzles.
• Dordle and Quordle – challenge yourself with two or four puzzles simultaneously, using the same guesses. Additionally, Octordle offers eight puzzles, and Sedecordle features 16 challenges.
• Waffle – play by rearranging letters from several five-letter words displayed in a grid to find the correct solution.
• Absurdle – as you guess, the solution shifts, yet stays consistent with prior hints; strategize to limit remaining possibilities until one solution emerges.
• Squabble – compete against others to solve Wordle with a ticking clock; take care not to delay, or you’ll lose health; survival goes to the quickest thinker.
• Antiwordle – aim not to guess the day’s solution, while having to reuse any letters you identified correctly. The longer your game lasts, the better your skill at this unique twist.