Wordle fans, it’s time to tackle another puzzle! If you’re searching for the answer to today’s game on February 23, 2025, we’ve got you covered with hints, strategies, and the solution.
Wordle, the game where players guess a secret five-letter word each day, has captivated millions since its inception. Created by engineer Josh Wardle, the game gained international fame and was later acquired by the New York Times, which now oversees daily puzzles.
So how do you play? You start by entering any five-letter word. The game will give you feedback: letters turn green if they’re correct and in the right place, yellow if they’re correct but misplaced, and gray if they're not part of the word at all. It takes some strategic guessing over six attempts to find the day’s secret word.
For those who might feel stuck, today’s hints might help. Beware, spoilers are on the way! One clue today mentions: A playful aquatic mammal—alluding to what the solution points to. The word starts with the letter ‘O’ and ends with ‘R.’ To make things trickier, there is one repeated letter. With these hints, you might have guessed today’s word already. Today’s solution is... OTTER!
While some may sigh if they couldn’t solve it right away, there’s always the next day’s challenge. Previous puzzles included CREAM as yesterday's answer and CLIEVE before it.
Picking the right starting word can hugely influence your success. Expert players often select words like CRANE, SLANT, or TRACE, as they encompass common letters and offer useful feedback. The New York Times, which conducts its analysis, has also offered a few strategies to maximize your chances. According to research, starting with words containing common letters can significantly improve your odds of winning.
If you’ve recently played and felt like the challenges are getting tougher, it’s worth noting they're not inherently harder than the original words used when Wordle first launched. The game remains as engaging as ever with its daily challenges.
For those eager to see more than just today’s word, the New York Times has made previous puzzles available through their games department, but access requires a subscription. This archive allows players to revisit past challenges if they're interested.
Intense Wordle fans have even turned Joan Wardle’s simple guessing game concept to form numerous variations, including Dordle and Quordle, adding fun twists to the main concept.
For more daily puzzles or if you want to test your deduction skills and agility against friends, keep returning here for more tips and strategies. Wordle remains the best online game for word enthusiasts, connecting people through delightful challenges.
Be sure to check back tomorrow for another chance to play and win—remember to play thoughtfully and gather clues along the way!