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The New York Times Wordle (#1516) for August 13, 2025, challenges players with a five-letter word that starts with an uncommon letter. Players have six chances to guess the correct word. Today’s answer may surprise some, as it is not commonly used in everyday language.
General How Wordle works
Wordle is a word puzzle created by software engineer Josh Wardle and released in 2021. Players can pick any starter word. Correct letters in the right place turn green, letters in the wrong place turn yellow, and letters not in the word turn gray.
Tracy Bennett, Wordle editor at The New York Times, told TODAY.com in 2023: “I didn’t think any word is a bad choice.” After analyzing 515 million games, Wordlebot recommended “trace” as a reliable starter word. Wordle can be played for free, but a New York Times subscription is required to save statistics and access deeper analysis.
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General Wordle Answer Clues
Players can use the following hints for Wordle #1516:
- The word is a noun.
- It has been called “the champagne of dairy.”
- It contains two vowels: E and I.
- There are no repeated letters.
- It starts with the letter K and ends with R.
- The word refers to “a thick, sour beverage fermented from cow’s milk and usually containing a small amount of alcohol.”
General Today’s Wordle answer
The answer for August 13, 2025, is KEFIR.
Kefir is a fermented milk drink similar to yoghurt, known for its slightly sour taste and probiotic benefits. It is often available in health food stores and has gained popularity for its unique flavor and health properties.