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Join the Daily Wordle Challenge! Solve the puzzle for May 5, 2025
Ever feel like a linguistic detective? Wordle is your case! A daily puzzle wherein a five-letter word lurks in the open. Six chances are all you have to unravel the color-coded codes and overcome the vocabulary quest. It's a charming waltz of logic and lexicon, a worldwide phenomenon fomenting everyday wordplay. Are you ready to challenge your word power and be among the millions addicted to this easy yet habit-forming game? Let the guessing games begin!
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.
You can always get yourself registered on WordleBot to monitor your daily streak!
Previous Wordle Answers
Before today’s Wordle hints, here are the answers to recent puzzles that you may have missed:
Yesterday’s Wordle answer for Sunday, May 4, is ‘TROUT.’
Saturday, May 3, 2025: PATSY
Friday, May 2, 2025: WHOSE
Thursday, May 1, 2025: ADEPT
Wednesday, April 30, 2025: IDLER
Wordle Hints for May 5, 2025 (#1416)
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 on to the solution
- What letter does today’s Wordle begin with?
Today’s Wordle word begins with the letter S.
- What letter does today’s Wordle end with?
Today’s Wordle word ends with the letter H.
- What is the meaning of today’s Wordle?
Today’s Wordle is to tell or signal someone with a soft swishing or rustling sound.
Still wondering? Here’s a super hint.
What is the Wordle hint today?
Today’s word is a palindrome.
Feel like giving the puzzle a shot? Visit the NYT Wordle webpage and attempt today’s challenge!
Wordle Answer for May 5, 2025 (#1416)
The Wordle answer for May 5, 2025, is ‘SHUSH.’
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.
Conclusion
So, did you beat today's word puzzle? Wordle provides a daily fix of linguistic entertainment, challenging your vocabulary and strategic skills. Whether you cracked it quickly or required a gentle prod, there's always another word to come tomorrow. Return for more clues and solutions, and keep your wordplay in tip-top shape!