It’s July 8 2025 and Wordle #1480 is here to test your wordplay skills! This daily puzzle has millions hooked and today’s word is a brain-tickler that’s moderately tricky but totally doable. I remember sweating over a Wordle last summer getting stumped by a word I swore wasn’t English.
Don’t let today’s puzzle trip you up! Below are fresh hints a breakdown of how to approach it and the final answer to keep your streak intact. Let’s dive in and solve Wordle #1480 like pros.
Why Wordle Keeps Us Hooked
Wordle’s charm lies in its simplicity: guess a five-letter word in six tries. Each guess lights up green (right letter right spot) yellow (right letter wrong spot) or gray (not in the word).
Today’s puzzle #1480 released at midnight your time zone is a fun challenge with a word that’s not too obscure but requires sharp thinking. With over 3 million players still hooked in 2025 it’s a daily ritual worth mastering. Here’s how to tackle it.
Hints to Crack Wordle #1480
To solve today’s Wordle without breaking your streak try these clues:
- Hint 1: The word is a synonym for apprehension or unease.
- Hint 2: It starts with the letter D.
- Hint 3: It ends with the letter D.
- Hint 4: It has two vowels (A E I O or U).
- Hint 5: It has four unique letters (one letter repeats).
- Hint 6: If you guess READY four letters will turn yellow.
A great starting word is READY which hits four letters in the answer (all misplaced). I tried READY once on a whim and it flipped the game wide open cutting my options fast. Follow up with a word like DOUSE to test common vowels and consonants. These hints should narrow it down without spoiling the fun.
Strategy to Solve Today’s Wordle
Start with a strong opener like SLATE or READY to cover common letters. I usually go with SLATE because it tests three consonants and two vowels upfront. For #1480 READY is golden since it aligns four yellows giving you a huge leg up. Next guess words with D at the start and end like DOZED or DREAD to zero in.
Watch for that repeat letter—it’s a consonant not a vowel. A friend of mine got stuck on a similar puzzle last week ignoring the double letter and burned three guesses. Don’t make that mistake! Aim to solve in four tries or fewer.
The Answer to Wordle #1480
Spoiler alert: If you want to keep guessing stop here!
The answer to Wordle #1480 on July 8 2025 is DREAD
It’s a five-letter word meaning fear or apprehension starting with D ending with D with two vowels (E and A) and a repeated D. It fits perfectly: type READY and R E A D turn yellow setting you up to guess DREAD in a few moves.
What If You’re Stuck?
If you’re down to your last two guesses don’t panic. Try a word like DEEDS to confirm the double letter and D placement. If you’re still lost check the Wordle community on social media with #wordlereview for solver tips.
Last month I hit a wall on a tricky word (hello WOOER) and a quick peek at community guesses saved me. You can also use the WordleBot tool to analyze your guesses post-game.
Keep Your Streak Going
Wordle #1480 is a fun one with just enough challenge to feel rewarding. Whether you solved it in three tries or needed all six share your score!
Tomorrow’s puzzle drops at midnight so rest up and keep your brain sharp. If you’re craving more try NYT’s Connections or Strands for a fresh twist. Got a killer Wordle tip? Drop it in the @nuzpost and let’s keep the streak alive.