I have the solution to Wordle on July 18, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. Hopefully you already know what Wordle is by now after it became such a big phenomenon in 2022, as well as what some good Wordle starting words are. I’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so I don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.
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Yesterday’s Wordle answer
I’ll start by first reminding you of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “MODAL.” So I can say that the Wordle answer today definitely isn’t that. Now, with that in mind, perhaps take another stab at it using one of these Wordle starting words and circle back if you have no luck.
Hints for today’s Wordle
Still can’t figure it out? I have today’s Wordle answer right here, below. But first, one more thing: Let’s take a look at four hints that could help you find the solution, without giving it away, so there’s no need to feel guilty about keeping your streak alive — you put in some work, after all! Or just keep scrolling for the answer.
- Today’s Wordle includes the letter L.
- Today’s Wordle uses two vowels.
- Today’s Wordle has no double letters.
- Today’s Wordle is a word for a group of apes.
Today’s Wordle answer
No luck? Don’t sweat it — you can’t get them all! If you just want to see today’s Wordle answer to continue your streak, you can find it below.
The answer to today’s Wordle is …
LORIS
Today’s Wordle definition
And here’s what it means, according to our good friend ChatGPT:
The term “loris” typically refers to a group of small, slow-moving primates found in parts of South and Southeast Asia. Here’s a more detailed definition:
Loris (noun)
Biological definition:
A loris is a nocturnal primate belonging to the subfamily Lorinae, within the family Lorisidae. They are characterized by:
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Large eyes adapted for night vision
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Slow, deliberate movement
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Grasping hands and feet with a strong grip
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A toxic bite in some species (like the slow loris)
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A diet consisting of insects, fruits, and small animals
Types of lorises:
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Slow loris (genus Nycticebus) – Found in Southeast Asia, known for its toxic bite.
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Slender loris (genus Loris) – Found mainly in India and Sri Lanka, more agile and thin.
Etymology:
The word “loris” likely comes from the Dutch word loeris, meaning “clown” — possibly referring to the animal’s facial expressions.
Other uses (less common):
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Loris can also be used as a given name (e.g., Loris Karius, a footballer).
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A town name, such as Loris, South Carolina.
Tips for tomorrow’s Wordle
It might seem like Wordle is all luck, but there are a few good practices you can use to help get as many clues as possible in just a few guesses, making it that much more likely you can figure out the final word before you run out of tries. The most important guess is your first, and the trick is to load up on vowels (A, E, I, O, and U).
Some popular starting words people have had good luck with are “adieu,” “media,” “arise,” and “radio.” Just make sure not to pick a word with double letters, or you’re wasting precious guesses. The aim here is to try to figure out which vowels the mystery word contains, then layer in common consonants and close in from there.
Your second word, assuming that the first one gave you a good jumping-off point, should begin to lean more heavily on common consonants like R, S, and T. More good ones here we’ve seen are “stern,” “irate,” and “atone.” You never want to reuse any letters from a prior round that showed up as gray — you know they aren’t in the word.
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