Wordle #1517 was the puzzle for Thursday, August 14, 2025. If you’re looking for help with that archived game, start with the spoiler-free clues below; the answer is revealed afterward. This is not a guide to today’s current Wordle.
Hints for Wordle #1517
Use these clues from least to most revealing:
- The answer is a five-letter word with one vowel: E.
- It starts with K.
- Its final two letters are the same.
- It does not contain R, S, or T.
The meaning clue is more revealing: the word can mean the toll or sound of a bell, especially one rung to mark a death or funeral.
Warning: Wordle #1517 answer below
The answer was KNELL. Xfire’s dated archive and Parade’s guide both report KNELL as the solution for August 14, 2025. Xfire; Parade.
Why the answer is KNELL
KNELL matches the clues: it begins with K, has E as its only vowel, and ends in a repeated pair of Ls. A knell is the sound of a bell being struck; the word is often associated with death or funerals. Xfire; Yahoo Tech.
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