Today’s Wordle, puzzle number 1523, offered a mix of obvious and deceptive clues that led sharp solvers to the final answer: LLAMA.
🔍 Clues That Guided Today’s Solve
- Starts with ‘L’ – Players were quick to narrow it down thanks to a common starting letter.
- Contains double letters – Two letters appear twice, a common feature in recent puzzles.
- Only one vowel – But that vowel is used twice, increasing the challenge.
- Animal clue – Described as a domesticated South American mammal related to the camel family, known for its thick wool.
📝 Taken together, these clues pointed squarely to LLAMA, a familiar creature from the Andes, often seen in Wordle clue patterns thanks to its symmetrical structure and repeated letters.
✅ Today’s Wordle Answer (Aug 20, #1523): LLAMA
Wordle solvers who spotted the pattern early — especially those familiar with previous puzzles featuring animal names — were able to land the solution in 3–4 tries.
🗣️ Player Reaction
Across forums and social media, players described today’s puzzle as “straightforward but satisfying.” The repeated letters and vowel pattern made it deceptively tricky for those who guessed words like “LEMON” or “LAMPS” first.