Daily Wordle Clues (and Solution) for Friday, 16th May, 2025
Alright, mate! Let's crack the Wordle code for May 16, 2025. Here's your complete guide with some juicy hints and a final punch of the answer. Remember, this is a spoiler-filled post for today's Wordle #1,427, so read on only if you're ready to reveal the secret word.
How to play Wordle
You can play Wordle by heading over to its official home here on the New York Times website. Every day, a fresh puzzle goes live at midnight, adjusting to your local time. First, input a five-letter word. The color-coded feedback reveals if the letters are correct, in the wrong place, or missing altogether. For a more comprehensive guide, check out our play guide here, and my strategy guide here for some more advanced tips. (Don't worry, we've got some extra info at the end as well.)
Ready for some clues? You've come to the right place!
Got any quirky letters today, Wordle?
We define common letters as those found in the classic printer phrase ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Give that a remember, mate! Pronounce it as "Edwin Shirdloo," and imagine he's your cool pal.)
There are three common letters from our buddy Edwin appearing today. The other two aren't exactly rare.
Any hints for today's Wordle, ya cheeky bastard?
It's an ordinal number, mate.
Double letters today? Getting frisky, Wordle?
There is one repeated letter swaggering around in today's puzzle.
How many vowels does today's Wordle have?
Mate, there's a lone vowel in today's Wordle.
First letter of the day's Wordle, you callin' me out?
Today's word starts with F, you scallywag.
Last letter of the day's Wordle, am I going to be whacked by that one?
Wrong again, mate! Today's word ends with H.
Alright, spill the beans! What's the solution to today's Wordle?
Are you ready for it? The word today is FIFTH.
Man, I'm brilliant! How did I solve today's Wordle?
Well, you started with RAISE, TOUCH, and BLIND, leaving FIFTH as the answer, that clever shite.
Yesterday's Wordle answer, you still on me, bro?
Bloody hell, mate! Yesterday's Wordle was a challenging one. The hint was "something an enthusiast might be," and the answer contained four common letters and one somewhat common letter.
The solution to yesterday's Wordle was EAGER.
Basics of Wordle, are you here to school me?
The aim of Wordle is to guess the daily secret word correctly. When you open the game, you'll see a grid of letters waiting. It's up to you to make the first move – input any five-letter word.
Now, you can use the colors revealed to get clues about the word:
- Green means you got it right with the letter and in the correct position.
- Yellow means the letter is in the puzzle, just not in the position you guessed.
- Gray means the letter isn't in the solution word at all.
Keep guessing, and you'll narrow it down before you reach your six-guess limit.
Starting Words for Wordle, better make 'em quick, mate!
What should you start with? Good picks include the following suggestions:
- CRANE
- TRACE
- SLANT
- CRATE
- CARTE
If you're up for some risk, try going with ROUND or ADIEU. If you want to lean into the consonants, go with RENTS or CLAMP. It's really up to your bone structure, mate.
Winning at Wordle, no fuckin' about it, eh?
There are a few strategies that can help you conquer Wordle:
- Gather information: Use your guesses to discern the letters in the word. If you are convinced the word ends with "-OUND," don't waste guesses on alternate possibilities like ROUND or MOUND. Instead, go for MARSH.
- Be strategic: The original Wordle used a list of about 2,300 solution words, but after the NYT bought the game, there is now an editor who hand-picks the solutions. Sometimes they can be a bit tricky or topical (e.g., FEAST was the solution on a Thanksgiving), so keep that in mind.
Alternatives to Wordle, enough of this, I need variety!
If you can't get enough of Wordle, check out the best Wordle alternatives ranked by difficulty:
- Wheeldle: Play multiple puzzles in a row.
- Dordle and Quordle: Solve two or four puzzles simultaneously with the same guesses. There are also octal and quadrangular versions.
- Waffle: Find the unscrambled five-letter words in a grid.
- Absurdle: The difficult brother of Wordle, with a changing solution that needs to be backed into a corner.
- Squabble: Play against other players with a timer.
- Antiwordle: Guess outside the daily solution word. Reusing your errors helps you.
If you want more information, we've got some extra details at the end of this post for ya. Good luck, and may the green squares be ever in your favor!
- Today's Wordle answer is 'FIFTH', making it a popular topic on social media and adding another layer to today's pop-culture entertainment.
- Heading over to the New York Times website to play Wordle is a daily routine for many, offering not only a brain teaser, but also a chance to participate in a widespread community activity.
- With Wordle's continuous growth in popularity, it has become more than just a simple game, but a significant part of modern entertainment and a reference in today's digital culture.
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