The answer to Wordle #1,519 was

MATTE

MATTE: A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,519 scores 71/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to MATTE.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 16, 2025?
The Wordle answer for August 16, 2025 (puzzle #1519) was MATTE.
What does MATTE mean?
MATTE: A decorative border around a picture used to inset and center the contents of a frame.
Why was Wordle #1519 tricky?
MATTE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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