Is you or someone you know a walking-talking music encyclopedia? Put your knowledge to the test with the daily brain teaser 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 June 26'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.

"Each Heardle is randomly plucked from a list of the most-streamed songs in the past decade," the music game app explains on its website.

Heardle also added that "Much love (and all the relevant copyright) to all the artists featured."

The music game also records how many games you play, your wins and win rate as well as your current and highest streak.

If you're just starting the music trend or you're slacking on your streak, here are the songs that you have missed recently.

  • Saturday, June 18: "Genie In A Bottle" by Christina Aguilera
  • Sunday, June 19 is: "Respect" by Aretha Franklin.
  • Monday, June 20: "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls
  • Tuesday, June 21:  "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations
  • Wednesday, June 22: "Good Times" by Chic
  • Thursday, June 23: "There Is A Light That Never Goes Out" by The Smiths
  • Friday, June 24: "Pony" by Ginuwine
  • Saturday, June 25: "Rock With You" by Michael Jackson

Heardle June 26 hints

If June 26'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 1990
  • The tune is listed within the Disco/ Funk House genres
  • It was the debut single from an American disco group's first album
  • It features in the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV in a fictional radio station
  • You might recognise the song from the popular TV shows like How I Met Your Mother and New Girl

What is today's Heardle answer: June 26?

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 June 26 is: "Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite

Play the game via the Heardle website.