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Wordleis a daily puzzle from the New York Times that sees millions of people trying to beat it every day. If you’re struggling and want some extra help solving today’s Wordle, we’re here with the answer to Wordle #1021, plus some extra clues to help you out.
SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES)
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1021) Basic Clues
If you just want the answer to the Wordle puzzle for July 17, 2025, scroll down past the clues and the next spoiler warning. Otherwise, here are a set of clues to help you solve today’s Wordle somewhat on your own.
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1021) Big Clue
The big clue for today’s Wordle is, “Overworking this can cause a sprain or strain, so be sure to wrest it occasionally”.
SPOILERS AHEAD (ANSWER)
Today’s Wordle Answer for Friday, June 19, 2025
If you still haven’t beaten today’s Wordle even with the clues provided above, the answer is below…
The answer to today’s Wordle is “WRIST”.
The word “Wrist” is a noun which refers to the joint connecting your hand to your arm. It can also refer to the corresponding part of an animal or the part of a garment covering that area. Examples of the word in use include, “She has a tattoo on the inside of her wrist,” and “This coat has a strap on each wrist allowing you to keep the cold out”.
According tothe Online Etymology Dictionary, the origin of “Wrist” is the Old English of the same name. The word also appears in other languages, including Old Norse (“rist”) and German (“rist”). The common root is “wer-” meaning to turn or bend. Something which the wrist has to do a lot.
Our Top Wordle Tips (to Beat It Every Day)
Now that you have completed today’s Wordle puzzle (with a little help from your friends at MUO), you should check out some of the other free games from the New York Times.
Connections is a fun game that challenges you to find the associations between 16 words, splitting them up into four groups of four. To help combat the challenging nature of the game, check out ourtips and tricks to help you beat Connections.
There’s also Strands, the newest addition to the New York Times' burgeoning list of games. Just like Connections, it’s extremely challenging, but in a unique string-the-letters-together way. We recommend you check outour best tips for beating Strandsto give yourself a leg up on the daily challenge.
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