Today's Wordle Answer: Hints & Solution for October 21, 2025

We'll show you everything you need to know about the answer for today's Wordle.

Wordle Answer
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Wordle is a popular word game where you're given six attempts each day to guess a five-letter word.

How do you play Wordle? It's simple — just guess a word. From there, incorrect letters will be shown in gray, correct letters with incorrect placement will be shown in yellow, and correct letters with correct placement will be shown in green. Use these indicators to decide your next guess.

The game may sound easy, but it can be quite the struggle on some days. So, if you're looking for some help in solving today's answer, we've got you covered.

Hints for Today's Wordle

Here are some hints that might help you figure out today's answer for Wordle:

  • Today's word is used as a noun.
  • The word has two vowels.
  • There are no repeating letters in this word.
  • The word begins and ends with a consonant.
  • There is an 'X' in today's word.
  • According to Merriam-Webster, today's answer means 'a regimen or treatment intended to remove toxins and impurities from the body' when used as a noun.

The best tip we recommend to every player is to start with a strong opener, such as 'AUDIO' or 'CRANE.' These words feature common vowels and consonants, which can greatly influence your next guess regardless of whether they appear in the answer.

Today's Wordle Answer

The answer for Wordle on October 21 is 'DETOX'.

Unsure of what this word means? An example of this word in a sentence would be: 'After the holiday season, it might be a good idea to detox by eating healthy and avoiding alcohol for a week.'

When Will the Next Wordle Be Available?

New Wordle Puzzle
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A new Wordle puzzle is released every day at midnight local time. The next one will be number 1,586.

This also means you'll have 24 hours to solve each puzzle before the game resets with a new one.

Past Wordle Answers

Missed any past Wordle puzzles? We’ve got you covered. You can find the most recent answers for Wordle in the list below:

  • October 20: LIMBO
  • October 19: IDEAL
  • October 18: HAVEN
  • October 17: GROSS
  • October 16: CATTY
  • October 15: SPOOF
  • October 14: FORUM
  • October 13: BEARD
  • October 12: WOUND
  • October 11: STACK
  • October 10: LEVER
  • October 9: HARDY
  • October 8: ANNOY
  • October 7: NYLON
  • October 6: AMUSE
  • October 5: PLANE
  • October 4: RELAY
  • October 3: SPASM
  • October 2: WIDTH
  • October 1: SPOIL

As answers rarely repeat, you can use this list to guide your guesses in future Wordles.

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