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Solve Wordle Like a Pro: May 14 Puzzle Breakdown
Wordle's daily challenge has become an international phenomenon, attracting word game players into a battle of minds every morning. With only six chances to identify a five-letter word, participants hone their vocabulary and critical thinking skills. Simple but compulsive, Wordle encourages friendly competition and camaraderie as millions post their scores and tips across social media.
And here are 5 lesser-known facts about Wordle:
- Developed as a Love Gift: Wordle was first created by software developer Josh Wardle as a present for his girlfriend, who enjoyed word games.
- Constrained Daily Play Was Deliberate: The one-puzzle-a-day model was implemented to prevent players from bingeing, and the game could feel exclusive and viable.
- More Than 12,000 Words Are Screened: Although Wordle employs a set of about 2,300 solution words, it screens out guesses from an enormous set of more than 12,000 five-letter English words.
- There is Colorblind Mode: Wordle features a high-contrast mode with orange and blue squares for colorblind users, favoring accessibility.
- The name is a Pun: "Wordle" is a punning play on the developer's last name, Wardle, and the word-gaming focus of the game.
Previous Wordle Answers
Before today’s Wordle hints, here are the answers to recent puzzles that you might have missed.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer for May 13th, 2025, was ‘AWARE.’
May 12, 2025: BICEP
May 11, 2025: DOWEL
May 10, 2025: YEAST
May 9, 2025: TRIPE
How to Play Wordle
Wordle is a web-based word puzzle game played globally. It was designed and developed by Welsh engineer Josh Wardle. In the game, you need to discover a five-letter word for the day within six chances. There are three color codes, i.e., green, yellow, and gray, for you to comprehend the game flow.
Wordle Hints for May 14, 2025 (#1425)
Every day, we offer a set of Wordle clues that you can use to help solve it. So have a look at our clues below and attempt to solve it before you jump onto the solution.
- What letter does today’s Wordle begin with?
Today’s Wordle word begins with the letter B.
- What letter does today’s Wordle end with?
Today’s Wordle word ends with a vowel.
- How many vowels are in today’s Wordle?
Today’s Wordle has two vowels.
Did you get the word? No? Here’s a super hint.
What is the Wordle hint today?
Today’s Wordle word is a musical instrument, each of a joined pair of small, deep-bodied drums, typically held between the knees and played with the fingers.
Feel like giving the puzzle a shot? Visit the NYT Wordle webpage and attempt today’s challenge!
Wordle Answer for May 14, 2025 (#1425)
The Wordle answer for May 14, 2025, is “BONGO.”
Want More Wordle? Play Again and Again
If you're an NYT subscriber with full access to the publication's games, you don't need to quit after one round of Wordle. You'll have access to an archive of over 1,400 past Wordle games. So if you're a recent newcomer, you'll be able to look back and play catch-up on earlier editions.
Furthermore, paid NYT Games members get to use a tool known as the Wordle Bot. This is able to inform you of your performance in each day's game.