The answer to today’s Wordle (Sunday, August 24, 2025) is SPORE. Independent trackers and guides list today’s puzzle as game #1527; some posts mislabel it as #1525, but August 24 aligns with #1527 in the NYT sequence.
Quick facts (spoiler-light)
- Letter pattern: no repeated letters; two vowels.
- One of the letters is “P.”
- Meaning clue: a reproductive cell found in fungi, some plants, algae, and certain bacteria.
- Difficulty: around a 3.8-guess average so far, per one guide’s WordleBot check—easier than yesterday’s puzzle.
Background and recent answers
Those recent solutions help explain why today felt friendlier: after a double-letter day (UNION) and a trickier vocabulary pick (RATTY), SPORE uses common letters and a clear definition. Multiple outlets that post daily solutions confirm today’s answer and numbering.
solving help (without spoiling too fast)
- Open with vowel coverage. If your starter included A/E/I/O/U coverage (e.g., ARISE, ORATE, AUDIO), you likely revealed O or E quickly.
- Test common S-starts. Many five-letter English words begin with S. If you tried lines like SCORE/SHORE/STORE, swap the middle consonant and retest.
- Probe the mid-consonants. When S-starts stall, add P and R/T/L/N trials (SPOKE, SPOIL, SPORE, SPORT). Eliminate grays fast; don’t reuse them.
- Lock in the end. If -ORE shows, you’re down to a small set: SCORE/SHORE/SNORE/SPORE/SWORE. Use prior feedback to decide—today it’s SP-.
Spoiler section — today’s solution and meaning
✅ Today’s Wordle answer (Aug 24, #1527)
SPORE. (Confirmed by multiple daily trackers.)
What “spore” means—fast definition
A spore is a single-celled reproductive unit that can grow into a new organism without fusing with another cell. Fungi use spores to reproduce; some plants (ferns, mosses) and algae do too. Certain bacteria form hardy spores to survive tough conditions—these are about endurance, not reproduction.
Reader intent Q&A
What happened today?
NYT’s daily Wordle for Sunday, August 24, 2025, resolved to SPORE (game #1527).
Why does the puzzle number matter?
It’s useful for cross-checking solutions and averages. Some posts mistakenly tag today as #1525; official trackers list Aug 24 = #1527.
Was yesterday really “UNION”?
Yes—Aug 23 = #1526 = UNION, widely reported by Wordle guides.
I’m stuck on S–ORE endings. Any tip?
Use a consonant wedge: cycle through P, C, H, N, W, T, L between S and O based on your grays/yellows. Today, P was the clincher.
What’s next?
Another puzzle unlocks at your local midnight. Keep a short list of non-repeating vowel-rich starters and rotate them to reduce bad luck streaks.
Strategy notes for tomorrow
- Starter rotation: Pick 2–3 openers (ARISE, AUDIO, ORATE) and alternate to diversify coverage.
- Track S-clusters: After S- S-opens, test SP/ST/SC/SN/SW early.
- Endings to try early: -ER, -ED, -AL, -OR, -LY, -TY, -RE, -ON.
- Don’t chase grays. If a letter is gray, drop it—don’t burn guesses repeating it unless you have strong positional evidence.