Another day, another wordy challenge! September 23, 2025’s NYT Wordle had players thinking about something we all use every single day — whether to eat, speak, or smile. A direct, relatable solve!

Top Hints for Today's Wordle: 23rd September 2025

Need a nudge before the big reveal? Here are eight clues to get you closer:

  1. It’s a five-letter body part.
  2. Essential for communication — literally.
  3. You use it to express yourself, but also to enjoy food.
  4. Starts with a consonant and ends with another consonant.
  5. Contains exactly two vowels.
  6. Can be open, closed, or even metaphorically “shut.”
  7. Often paired with words like “word,” “piece,” or “watering.”
  8. Rhymes with “south.”

Answer for Today’s Wordle: 23rd September 2025

Today’s Wordle was refreshingly down-to-earth. With guesses like teeth, taste, or sound popping up early, the solution was right there — staring us in the face.

The answer? MOUTH.

Simple, direct, and oddly satisfying. This one felt playful — a word tied to both speech and flavor, and a reminder that even the most ordinary part of life can be the center of today’s puzzle. When those letters locked into place, it was like saying the word out loud with a grin.

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.