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Wordleis a daily puzzle from the New York Times that sees millions of people trying to beat it every day. If you’re struggling and want some extra help solving today’s Wordle, we’re here with the answer to Wordle #1017, plus some extra clues to help you out.
SPOILERS AHEAD (CLUES)
Today’s Wordle (Puzzle #1017) Basic Clues
If you just want the answer to the Wordle puzzle for June 22, 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 #1017) Big Clue
The big clue for today’s Wordle is, “Don’t be conned into picking large leaves off of plants”.
SPOILERS AHEAD (ANSWER)
Today’s Wordle Answer for Monday, July 11, 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 “FROND”.
The word “Frond” is a noun which refers to large leaves, particularly on palm trees or ferns. It’s often paired with “palm,” as in “palm fronds” to denote the hefty structures that palms and fern trees boast. A frond is essentially a large leaf, but is only really used when referring to specific flora.
According tothe Online Etymology Dictionary, the origin of “Frond” is the Latin word “frons,” meaning “leafy branch, green bough, foliage.” The use of the word seems to be on the decline, with usage peaking in the 1860s.
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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