Wordle #1,488 Answer
July 16, 2025 · Wednesday
The answer to Wordle #1,488 was
NERVY
NERVY: Having nerve; bold; brazen.
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Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,488 scores 98/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to NERVY.
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The solver reaches the answer in 5 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for July 16, 2025?
- The Wordle answer for July 16, 2025 (puzzle #1488) was NERVY.
- What does NERVY mean?
- NERVY: Having nerve; bold; brazen.
- Why was Wordle #1488 tricky?
- NERVY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.