About to give up on today's Heardle? Check out our hints to crack the musical mindbender.
If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' Wordle mind-bender for months now.
Described as "a respectful homage to Wordle", Heardle comes with a musical twist.
Here's how to play the game as well as hints at August 21's song and that all-important answer when you eventually give up.
New font. Sounds just as good. #Heardle is now powered by Spotify 💚 pic.twitter.com/rbuE3dleTU
— Spotify (@Spotify) July 12, 2022
How to play Heardle
The daily online game involves people attempting to guess what song is playing by simply hearing the intro.
Like Wordle, the aim is to get the correct tune in as few guesses as possible.
Spotify has recently acquired Heardle, telling fans that it has a "new font" but "sounds just as good".
The music game also records how many games you play, your wins and win rate as well as your current and highest streak.
You can now even click on the song and add it straight to your Spotify playlist if you like what you hear.
If you're just starting the music trend or you're slacking on your streak, here are the songs that you have missed recently.
Heardle Archive
- Saturday, August 13: "Sunshine Of Your Love" by Cream
- Sunday, August 14: "Bitter Sweet Symphony" by The Verve
- Monday, August 15: "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John
- Tuesday, August 16: "Laid" by James
- Wednesday, August 17: "Lithium" by Nirvana
- Thursday, August 18: "Hot N Cold" by Katy Perry
- Friday, August 19: "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House
- Saturday, August 20: "Alone" by Marshmello
#Heardle #102
— mac (@SANOSGF) June 7, 2022
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come on now this was too easy
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Heardle August 21 hints
If August 21's song is proving to be a bit of a head-scratcher for you, we've included some subtle hints to help prompt your memory without giving the whole game away.
- The song was released in 2003
- The track is listed within the Emo genre
- The tune is from the American band's debut album but there is also an alternative version on their fourth album
- In 2005, it was nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 47th Grammy Awards
Heardle August 21: I'm so tired of being here
If the first line of the song isn't enough to jog your memory, it is followed by:
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
What is today's Heardle answer: August 21?
If you have given up on today’s game, then we can save you the misery.
But those still trying to crack the tune, look away now.
The Heardle for August 21 is: "My Immortal" by Evanescence
Watch Evanescence's My Immortal - today's Heardle answer
The music video was entirely filmed in back-and-white in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter in October 2003.
It follows lead singer Amy Lee sitting and singing in various locations but never touching the ground or shot with the rest of the band.
The track debuted and peaked at number seven on the UK singles chart in December 2003.
Play the game via the Heardle website.
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