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The Wordle Craze: Why This Simple Game Hooked Millions
Wordle, a deceptively simple yet wildly popular word-guessing game, swept across the internet. Designed by Josh Wardle for his partner, it was initially an exclusive event before its public release in October 2021. Did you know it was inspired by the Lingo game show?
Furthermore, each day's solution is predetermined, making certain that everyone plays the same puzzle. Its restrictive one-puzzle-per-day style creates a sense of shared experience and anticipation. The game's quick success saw it being bought by The New York Times in early 2022.
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 8th, 2025, was ‘BALMY.’
May 7, 2025: MACHO
May 6, 2025: SUITE
May 5, 2025: SHUSH
May 4, 2025: TROUT
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 9, 2025 (#1420)
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 T.
- What letter does today’s Wordle end with?
Today’s Wordle word ends with the letter D.
- 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?
This word is a noun. This word means something is ready to be boiled, dredged, then fried ‘til golden.
Feel like giving the puzzle a shot? Visit the NYT Wordle webpage and attempt today’s challenge!
Wordle Answer for May 9, 2025 (#1420)
The Wordle answer for May 9, 2025, is “TRIPE.”
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.