Daily Hints and Solution for Wordle, May 9, 2025
Get Ready to Crack Wordle's Code!
Let's dive into today's Wordle - a challenging one indeed! Here's a bit of insight, tips, and smart approaches to help you out. Attention: Spoilers loom ahead for May 9, Wordle #1420! So, if you want a sneak peek (and the solution) to this Wordle game, keep scrolling!
Quick Question: Have you ever played Wordle? If not, don't fret! Our guide will show you the ropes.
Lвизи on Wordle's Virtual Field
Wordle takes center stage on the famed NY Times website, with a fresh challenge every day at midnight, according to your local time.
Start by guessing a five-letter word. If you're correct and the letters are in the right spots, they'll turn glowing green. If you nailed the letter but it's in the wrong position, it'll turn sunshine yellow. And, if it's nowhere near the answer, it'll be as dull as a gray day. For more pointers, check out our quickstart guide here and strategy guide here. (We've also added some juicy tips at the end of this post!)
Are you eager for the intel? OK, let’s roll!
Is Today's Wordle a Letter-Outsider?
What about today's Wordle? Does it boast any weird letters? We define uncommon letters as those that don't belong to the old typewriter phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Remember him? Think of "Edwin Shirdloo" and say it like a name - a good partner in crime, right? :wink:)
Well, today's Wordle sports four common letters from our mnemonic. The odd man out is–on the popular scale–a common letter.
Need more clues? Here goes!
Got a hunch for today's Wordle? Offal.
Are there any doubled letters?
No repeats for today, sorry to disappoint!
Vowel count, anyone?
You'll spot two vowels in today's Wordle.
Any hints about the first and last letters?
The starting letter is T, and the final letter's E.
Got the solution? You're a genius!
Ready? The answer is TRIPE.
Solving TRIPE, my way
I started off with RAISE and CHANT, followed by TRIBE. My next shot was TRITE, and BINGO! That was it: TRIPE.
Yesterday's answer: What was it again?
Yesterday's Wordle was of a moderate difficulty. The hint? "Mild, like the weather." And the answer contained two common letters, one pretty common letter, one fairly common letter, and one uncommon letter.
The answer? BALMY.
Wordle Basics 101
So, you're new to Wordle? Here's how it works: Your task is to figure out the daily secret word. When you first boot up the game, you'll see a blank grid of five letters. Enter any five-letter word, and the magic begins!
The colors that ensue indicate the state of your guess:- Green: That letter's absolutely spot-on!- Yellow: That letter's hidden somewhere in the word, but not in the spot you chose.- Gray: That letter's a non-starter for today's secret word.
Make the first move by guessing wisely, and if your first try doesn't pan out, use this feedback to guess again and narrow down the possibilities. You've got six chances to crack the code.
The Best Starter Words for Wordle
What should you play for that first guess? The best starters sport common letters to up the odds of getting green and yellow squares to direct your guesswork. Luckily, the Times Wordle analysis bot has suggested these stellar starters:
- CRANE
- TRACE
- SLANT
- CRATE
- CARTE
According to MIT researchers, the top picks for the initial round are these:
- SALET
- REAST
- TRACE
- CRATE
- SLATE
Other worthy guesses include ARISE or ROUND. If you've got a run-in with ADIEU or AUDIO, don't worry - it's generally better to start with an emphasis on consonants, like RENTS or CLAMP. Strategy's up to you - figure out what works best for you!
Tips to Crush Wordle!
We have a few strategy guides you might want to read, if you're a Wordle connoisseur. Here's the lowdown on three tactics:
- Consonants on Point: Take advantage of consonants to get closer to the secret word. If you learn that the word has to end in -OUND, for instance, don't waste four guesses on MOUND, ROUND, SOUND, and HOUND; combine those consonants and guess MARSH. If you nail the H, you know the answer.
- Use the Feedback wisely: The green, yellow, and gray feedback reveals a lot! Green letters are right where they belong, yellow ones are hiding elsewhere in the word, and grays don't belong at all. Use this valuable info to refine your guesses.
- Experiment: Try swapping potential letters around and see what the feedback reveals. Don't hesitate to change your mind and try a new letter combination!
- Capitalize on common letters: Frequent letters like E, A, O, T, I, and N appear frequently in Wordle answers. Use these letters to boost your odds of cracking the code!
- Follow patterns: Notice common letter patterns, such as SH, ST, CR, and CH, which often appear at the start or end of words. These patterns can help you guess more accurately.
- Learn common words: Expand your vocabulary by learning common words. This can help you guess more efficiently.
- Wordle, a popular entertainment game, takes center stage daily on the NY Times website, attracting millions of players worldwide.
- Today's Wordle answer, TRIPE, is known for containing four common letters and one common letter that isn't part of the old typewriter phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU.
- In pop-culture, Wordle has become more than just an online entertainment, with numerous clues and strategies shared daily on social media platforms, making it a part of daily conversations among its dedicated players.
