Wordle isn’t just another online distraction it’s a legitimate brain teaser, courtesy of The New York Times. Each morning, a fresh five-letter puzzle lands in front of you. The challenge? Solve it before you use up your six attempts.
If you’re determined to maintain your winning streak, you don’t have to go it alone—hints and the solution for puzzle #1518 (August 15, 2025) are provided below.
The rules are straightforward: six guesses to identify the word. After each guess, you receive immediate feedback. Yellow letters signal that you’ve chosen the correct letter, but it’s not in the right spot.
Previous Wordle Answers
August 14, 2025 1517: KNELL
August 13, 2025 1516 : KEFIR
August 12, 2025 1515: NOMAD
August 11, 2025 1514 : SOUTH
August 10, 2025 1513 : MINTY
August 9, 2025 1512 : NASAL
August 8, 2025 1511 : IMBUE
August 7, 2025 1510 : CORAL
Hints for Wordle #1518
If you’re just here for a nudge and want to avoid spoilers, now’s the time to look away.
Hint 1: The word starts and ends with the same letter.
Hint 2: The word has two vowels, and one of them is repeated.
Hint 3: The word is an adjective.
Hint 4 : The word can be a synonym for “even” or “balanced.”
Hint 5 : It is a word you might associate with stages or a position in a video game.
Ready for the answer? Today’s Wordle is: LEVEL
Why Do People Still Play Wordle?
Even after nearly 1,500 daily puzzles and four years since its explosive debut, Wordle continues to be a daily ritual for millions. What began as a way to pass the time during the pandemic has turned into a lasting staple for anyone who enjoys wordplay and a bit of daily brain exercise.
Wordle’s become something of a daily ritual for a lot of folks. What sets it apart? There’s just one puzzle every day, and everyone’s trying to crack the same code. Makes it feel a little more intense, a little more communal.
Back in 2022, The Conversation reported that Wordle had about 3 million users worldwide.