Wordle #425: Here are clues, answer for today's word puzzle

It has been almost a year now since Wordle was released. It's also been some time since it became a global sensation and Twitter users’ favourite pastime. What hasn’t stopped though is people’s attachment to the game.

A lot has happened since Wordle was released last year. A number of similar games showed up on app stores. Some made their mark, while most failed. Wordle went from being just another word game to being bought by the New York Times. Many feared at the time that being owned by a big corporation probably meant the game was going to be monetized, but it hasn’t been the case so far. The transition just saw many players lose their streaks, but Wordle, more or less, remains the same.

Another day means it’s time to work out the answer for Aug. 18th’s Wordle.


For the ones who haven’t been caught by the Wordle bug yet, it’s a word puzzle that requires players to solve for a five-letter word in six attempts. There’s a streak element to the game, which signifies the number of days a player has gone without failing. And the streak is exactly why you might have found your way to this article.



A streak is a thing of pride, and it needs to be protected at all cost. Frankly, if you are a regular user, you probably don’t need any help. But even then, every once in a while, a word pops up that fails us. Don’t worry, a little help doesn’t do any harm. Think of it more as a nudge in the right direction.

Today’s word is a tricky one. There’s no denying that. Instead of just handing out the answer, here are a few clues that might help you solve it yourself.

• No repeating letters in the word. You truly have your task cut out.
• There’s just one vowel. Your go-to words with the most vowels probably won’t be of big help today.
• One of the letters is common, and the others are pretty uncommon when it comes to word formation.
• The word is defined as something that can be associated with an accent, or a bow.

If you are still finding it difficult to guess the answer, read on.

Solution for today's Wordle

The answer for Wordle #425 on Aug. 18, 2022, is TWANG.

Phewww! That was a tricky one, even for us. From the uncommon letters to their unusual ordering, the word has the potential to break players’ streaks.

If you want to brag about it and share it with your friends, go ahead. Just remember to do it safely, in the form of a spoiler-free grid. And remember, no one needs to know that you had help. Even the best ones need help at times. Maybe just throw in a few wrong guesses to squash any allegations of foul play.