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Wordleis the daily puzzle that keeps on giving. Despite Wordle having been going for years, many of us still try to beat it every day. Thankfully, we’re here with the answer to Wordle #1010, plus some clues in case you get stuck and don’t want to lose your streak.
SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES)
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1010) Basic Clues
If you just want the answer to the Wordle puzzle for July 18, 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 #1010) Big Clue
The big clue for today’s Wordle is, “This word is also a first name, with Field and Hawkins being two celebrities who use it”.
SPOILERS AHEAD (ANSWER)
Today’s Wordle Answer for June 05, 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 “SALLY”.
As well as being a name, “sally” is a verb meaning to rush out or burst forth suddenly. According tothe Online Etymology Dictionary, it has its origins in the Latin “salire,” meaning to leap. It shares that origin with the word “salient,” an adjective meaning most notable or important.
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.
Or, if you’re a Wordle purist and want more of the same, we recommend trying theseawesome Wordle alternatives.