Wordle #1516

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Stuck on today's Wordle? You're in the right place! Below you'll find hints that start vague and get more specific. Try to solve it with as few hints as possible.

Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses fairly common letters.

Difficulty: Hard

noun

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Fairly Common

Recommended Starting Words

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Recommended Starting Words

KNIFEFIREDRIPEN

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word belongs to the world of food and beverages, specifically something you might find in the dairy section.

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Getting Warmer

Health enthusiasts love this fermented drink for its probiotic benefits. You might see it near the yogurt at your grocery store.

Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter K.

Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

This tangy, drinkable dairy product originated in the Caucasus Mountains and is thinner than yogurt but similarly cultured.

Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with DEER.

Final Clue

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Final Clue

Starting with K and ending with R, this five letter word names a fermented milk beverage that has become popular in smoothies and health food circles.

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Answer

KEFIR

Kefir is a fermented milk drink that originated in the North Caucasus region. The word comes from the Turkish word 'keyif' meaning 'feeling good.' It contains beneficial bacteria and yeast, making it a popular choice for those seeking gut health benefits through probiotics.

Strategy Tip

Today's puzzle features the uncommon letter K at the start. When you are stuck, consider trying less common consonants like K, J, or Z, especially in starting positions where they might appear in borrowed words from other languages.