This puzzle is a fiery challenge. Think heat, no repeating letters, and just one vowel. Need a gentle nudge? You are in the right place.

Struggling with Wordle #1494 for July 22? Don’t let one tricky word break your streak. Use our smart clues to steer your guesses or scroll down for the answer if you’re out of time.

Wordle is a word puzzle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Originally created by software engineer Josh Wardle and released to the public in 2021, the puzzle was acquired by The New York Times in 2022 after rising to huge popularity.