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Wordle #1488

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a adjective with 1 vowel and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard
adjective

Letter Facts

Vowels
1
Consonants
4
Repeats
No
Letters
Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

ENTRYRAVENYEARN

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word describes a type of personality trait or emotional state that someone might experience.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might use this word to describe someone who seems a bit anxious, bold, or on edge before an important event.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word ends with the letter Y.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This word is similar to jittery, edgy, or audaciously bold. Someone about to give a big speech might feel this way.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with CURVY.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with N and ends with Y. It describes someone showing boldness or experiencing nervous agitation.

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Answer

NERVY

NERVY is an adjective with two related meanings. In British English, it typically means nervous or anxious. In American English, it often describes someone who is bold, audacious, or has a lot of nerve. The word comes from the noun nerve, referring to the body part associated with both courage and anxiety.

Strategy Tip

Today's word contains the letter V, which appears in only about 2% of English words. If you have narrowed down most letters but something feels off, consider trying less common consonants like V, which can be easy to overlook.