Letter Shape
ISSUE follows the VCCVV consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: ISSUE
August 18, 2025, puzzle #1521, ISSUE, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
August 18, 2025 maps to Wordle #1521, and that puzzle used ISSUE. It starts with I, ends in UE, and fits the VCCVV letter shape.
ISSUE
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date August 18, 2025, the puzzle number 1521, and the answer ISSUE all point to the same archived record.
ISSUE repeats S, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
I, U, and E with a occasional vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: S.
Starts with IEnds with UERare letters: None
FAQ
Was ISSUE the answer for Wordle 8/18/25?
Yes. Wordle #1521 on August 18, 2025 used ISSUE as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #1521, the date August 18, 2025, and the answer ISSUE all point to the same archived record.
Where should I go if I need today's board instead?
Use the Wordle hint today page for the live daily puzzle rather than this historical record.