Another day, another Wordle to challenge those brain cells! September 13, 2025’s NYT Wordle puzzle brought just the right mix of mischief and mind-twisting fun. Some players may have cracked it in three moves flat, while others might have danced all the way to their sixth guess. That’s the magic of Wordle—every square flips into a story of patience, wit, and a touch of luck.

Let's get into the game!

Top hints for today

If you’d like a little help without seeing the direct answer, here are some carefully chosen clues to guide your guesses:

  1. It’s a single, five-letter English word.
  2. You might hear it in science or when talking about moods.
  3. It often shows up opposite “pinnacle.”
  4. It describes the lowest point of something — figuratively or literally.
  5. Climbers and stock-market commentators both use this word.
  6. Think “bottom” but a bit more formal.
  7. Starts with N and ends with R.
  8. Middle letters include A and I.
  9. If the view is bleak and you’re at rock bottom, you’re at the…

Answer for today's puzzle: 10 September 2025

Picture this: You’re on your fourth guess. Two letters slide into place, the rest scatter in grays and yellows. You take a deep breath, squint at the grid, and suddenly—it clicks. A single word that captures the lowest of lows.

That word? NADIR.

It’s not just vocabulary—it’s drama. It’s the rock-bottom moment, the dip before the rise, the point where everything feels like it couldn’t sink further. A little heavy for a five-letter puzzle, maybe, but that’s Wordle for you: sneaky, smart, and occasionally poetic.

And when those tiles finally locked in green, it was like climbing from the nadir straight into a peak of triumph.

So yes, today’s Wordle wasn’t just a word—it was a story arc.

Tricks to get it going

If you want to improve your chances of solving the puzzle faster, here are a few tried-and-true strategies:

  1. Start with a strong opener – Choose a word packed with common vowels and consonants (like R, S, T, N, L). This quickly reveals patterns.
  2. Mix up the vowels – Don’t hesitate to test different vowel placements early on. Knowing where vowels sit can unlock the word structure fast.
  3. Use elimination smartly – Even a “wrong” guess is useful. Pay attention to grays, greens, and yellows to cut down options logically.
  4. Don’t cling to one idea – If you get stuck, reset your thinking. Often, the right word is simpler than the brain makes it out to be.
  5. Look for word patterns – Endings like “-ED,” “-ER,” or “-Y” are common in Wordle answers, so keep those in mind when filling blanks.
  6. Stay calm under pressure – The sixth guess can feel intense, but don’t rush. Take a breath and think of all the possibilities that fit your clues.

Wordle has become a daily ritual for millions of people around the world—and for good reason. It’s quick, it’s challenging, and it delivers that tiny hit of accomplishment that sets the tone for the rest of the day. Part of the magic is its simplicity: just five letters, six tries, and a new puzzle every day. Add in the friendly competition of sharing results without giving away the answer, and suddenly it’s more than a game—it’s a community habit.

Another reason? It’s accessible. Anyone can play, from casual puzzle lovers to word nerds, without needing to download anything complicated or spend more than a few minutes. That balance of easy to start and hard to master is what keeps people coming back every single morning.

Keep practicing, keep playing, and come back tomorrow ready for a fresh word and a brand-new victory.