Wordle Clues (with Solution) for Friday, May 16, 2025
Hey there! Let's tackle today's Wordle puzzle for May 16, 2025. I've got some hints and strategies to help you guess the word. Just remember, there are potential spoilers ahead! If you're ready for a fight, keep scrolling.
Wanna know what's up with Wordle?
Check out Wordle on the New York Times website. A new game pops up every day at midnight, your local time.
Let's get the game started. Type in any five-letter word and see how it goes. To brush up on the rules and score a few bonus tips, read our:
- Guide to Playing Wordle
- Advanced Guide with Tips
Vexed by today's Wordle? I gotcha covered!
Unusual Letters
We have those common letters that you should know by heart: ETAOIN SHRDLU. (Pronounce it like "Edwin Shirdloo," like he's your pal, and it'll stick in your head.) This time, we got three common letters and two somewhat common ones.
Hint
This is an ordinal number, like "first," "second," or "third."
Double Letters
Just one letter repeats in today's Wordle.
Vowels
Catch just one vowel in today's Wordle.
First Letter
Your Wordle starts with F.
Ending Letter
The last letter of your Wordle is H.
Born to win? Here's today's Wordle answer!
Alright, fighting girl, you ready? Today's word is FIFTH.
How I conquered today's Wordle
I started with RAISE, TOUCH, and BLIND, and eventually landed on FIFTH.
Yesterday's Wordle Recap
Yesterday's Wordle was a real pain. Hint: something a supervised learner might be. The answer had four common letters and one somewhat common letter.
The answer for yesterday was EAGER.
Wordle: The Basics
The objective of Wordle is to guess the daily secret word. When you first open the game, you'll see an empty grid. You're the one making the first move: input any five-letter word and let the colors guide you.
- Green means you nailed the letter and its position.
- Yellow means the letter is there, but not in the right spot.
- Gray means the letter is nowhere near the solution word's truth.
Play your cards right, and you'll win before you blow all your chances. Let's see who's the queen of the Wordle kingdom!
- In the realm of pop-culture and entertainment, Wordle on the New York Times website continues to capture the attention of social media, with a new game starting each day at midnight, local time.
- Are you still finding today's Wordle challenging? The ordinal number 'FIFTH' could be your clue as it's the answer for May 16, 2025.
- If you're looking to up your Wordle game, be sure to check out the Advanced Guide with Tips for additional strategies, available on the New York Times website.
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