Are you a walking music encyclopedia? Prove it by ticking off today's musical challenge Heardle.

If you're anything like us, you've been agonising over the New York Times' 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 July 21's song and that all-important answer when you eventually give up.

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.

  • Wednesday, July 13: "Welcome to the Black Parade" by My Chemical Romance
  • Thursday, July 14: "High and Dry" by Radiohead
  • Friday, July 15: "La Grange" by ZZ Top
  • Saturday, July 16: Cheap Thrills" by Sia
  • Sunday, July 17: "Modern Love" by David Bowie
  • Monday, July 18: "Island In The Sun" by Weezer
  • Tuesday, July 19: "Lisztomania" by Phoenix
  • Wednesday July 20: "Paradise ( By The Dashboard Light)" by Meatloaf

Heardle July 21 hints

If July 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 2018
  • The track is listed within the Funk/ R&B genres
  • It is the lead single from the American singer's third studio album which she released after a three-year hiatus
  • Prince has been revealed to have created sounds for the song, as well as the rest of the album

Heardle July 21: Baby, don't make me spell it out for you

If the first line of the song isn't enough to jog your memory, it is followed by:
All of the feelings that I've got for you
Can't be explained, but I can try for you
Yeah, baby, don't make me spell it out for you

What is today's Heardle answer: July 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 July 21 is: "Make Me Feel" by Janelle Monae

Play the game via the Heardle website.