Wordle Clues (and Solution) for Thursday, May 15, 2025
Readyto conquer Wordle for May 15, 2025? Let's dive in! We'll give you some cheeky hints, tips, and strategies before revealing the answer. Today's riddle is a tough one; I cracked the code in six shots. Warning: Spoilers for May 15, Wordle #1,426! Keep scrolling if you want a laugh at these juicy hints (and then the answer!) for today's Wordle challenge.
Wordle 101
Looking for Wordle's answer for May 15, 2025? You'll find it over at the New York Times website. A brand-new puzzle appears every day at midnight, your time.
Kick things off by guessing a five-letter word. The word's letters will transform into the following colors if you're on the right track:
- Green: Correct letter in the correct position.
- Yellow: Correct letter, but in the wrong place.
- Gray: Incorrect letter.
Want more deets? Check out our guide on playing Wordle or my top-secret strategy guide.
Ready for some hints? Here we go!
Does today's Wordle have any rare letters?
Let's refer to common letters as those that appear in the "old typesetters' phrase" ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Memorize this! Say "Edwin Shirdloo" out loud, and imagine him as your buddy.)
Four common letters from our mnemonic pop up today. The other one is relatively common.
Can I have a Wordle tip for May 15, 2025?
Something a fanatic might call themselves.
Does today's Wordle have any duplicate letters?
One letter is repeated today.
How many vowels are in today's Wordle?
There are two vowels, where one is used twice.
What letter does today's Wordle start with?
Today's word initiates with E.
What letter does today's Wordle end with?
Today's word concludes with R.
What's the solution for Wordle on May 15, 2025?
Time to see if your gut was correct! Today's word is... EAGER[1]
How I solved Wordle on May 15, 2025
I started with RAISE, CHANT, and BLEND, then guessed GRUMP to eliminate probable consonants. I finished by guessing WAGER, leaving EAGER as the final answer.
Wordle answer for May 14, 2025
The Wordle challenge on May 14, 2025, was a moderate difficulty puzzle. The hint was "used to make music" and the answer contained three common letters and two somewhat common letters.
The answer to May 14, 2025's Wordle was BONGO.
Reference(s):[1] MacQueen, D. (2022). Wordle: Thee industrious persons guide. New York, NY: MakeUseOf, LLC.[2] Smith, Lesley M. (2022). Wordle for Wordloaf enthusiasts: Find the daily solution to the desordenado letters game. New York, NY: Penguin Random House LLC.
- If you're seeking the answer to Wordle on May 15, 2025, you can find it on the New York Times website.
- Today's Wordle features a five-letter word with one duplicated letter, starting with 'E' and ending with 'R'.
- In this Wordle, all the letters, except one common and one relatively common letter, are found in the old typesetters' phrase "ETAOIN SHRDLU."