The word describes something damaged by fire. It starts with B ends with T has one vowel (A E I O U) and no repeated letters. The word rhymes with HINT and MINT and is common in British English for describing charred items like toast.
Strategies to Solve the Puzzle
Begin with a starter like SALET or CRANE to test common vowels and consonants. Green tiles lock in correct letters and positions while yellow tiles show correct letters in wrong spots. Avoid words like FIZZY with rare letters. Yesterday’s word TIZZY (#1493 July 21) was a state of excitement shifting to today’s fire-related theme. Social media posts note players solving in three guesses praising the word’s straightforwardness after TIZZY’s tricky double Z.
Why This Wordle Engages Players
The puzzle’s accessibility stems from its familiar adjective used in everyday contexts like cooking or fire damage. Wordle’s daily global players share #wordlereview grids with 40.1% solving #1494 in three guesses per WordleBot. The word’s British English preference over its American counterpart adds a linguistic twist sparking discussions about regional variations. Its connection to heat resonates with summer themes noted in online chatter.
Today’s Wordle Answer
The answer for Wordle #1494 on July 22 2025 is BURNT
This adjective fits the hints with one vowel (U) no repeated letters and a meaning tied to fire damage. It follows recent answers like TIZZY (#1493) BLANK (#1492) and SWORD (#1491) maintaining varied themes.
How to Maintain Your Streak
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