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Wordleis a daily puzzle from the New York Times. If you want some extra help to solve today’s Wordle, we have the answer to Wordle #1031, plus some extra clues to help you out.
SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES)
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1031) Basic Clues
If you just want the answer to the Wordle puzzle for August 16, 2025, scroll down past the clues and the next spoiler warning. Otherwise, here are a set of clues to help you solve today’s Wordle somewhat on your own.
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1031) Big Clue
The big clue for today’s Wordle is, “An electronic joke, perhaps”.
SPOILERS AHEAD (ANSWER)
Today’s Wordle Answer for Monday, July 06, 2025
If you still haven’t beaten today’s Wordle even with the clues provided above, the answer is below…
The answer to today’s Wordle is “EQUIP”.
The word “Equip” is a verb meaning to prepare or make ready for something. As in, “I need to equip myself with the skills needed for this job,” and “Before setting off on a trek, be sure to equip yourself with the tools needed”. Synonyms include “prepare,” “furnish,” and “outfit” (as a verb). Also of note is the word “equipment,” which refers to the resources or implements needed to be equipped.
According tothe Online Etymology Dictionary, the origin of “Equip” is the French word “équiper” meaning “to fit out”. This can be traced back even further to the Old French “esquiper,” which meant specifically fitting out a ship, and the Old Norse “skipa,” meaning to arrange or place in order. Over time, the word has evolved to be used for any preparation and not specifically anything maritime.
Our Top Wordle Tips (to Beat It Every Day)
Now that you have completed today’s Wordle puzzle (with a little help from your friends at MUO), you should check out some of the other free games from the New York Times.
Connections is a fun game that challenges you to find the associations between 16 words, splitting them up into four groups of four. To help combat the challenging nature of the game, check out ourtips and tricks to help you beat Connections.
There’s also Strands, the newest addition to the New York Times' burgeoning list of games. Just like Connections, it’s extremely challenging, but in a unique string-the-letters-together way. We recommend you check outour best tips for beating Strandsto give yourself a leg up on the daily challenge.
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