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Unlocking Today's Wordle: Tips and the Solution (May 16)
Hello there! The weekend will be here soon, but first, we have to tackle another round of Wordle to ensure that our streaks remain uninterrupted. To assist with that, here is our daily Wordle tutorial with some tips and the solution for Friday's puzzle (#1,427).
Or maybe you're a new Wordle player and you're not entirely certain how to play. We can assist with that as well.
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 a 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 15th, 2025, was ‘EAGER.’
May 14, 2025: BONGO
May 13, 2025: AWARE
May 12, 2025: BICEP
May 11, 2025: DOWEL
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 16, 2025 (#1427)
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?
The first letter of today’s Wordle is F.
- What letter does today’s Wordle end with?
Today’s Wordle word ends with the letter H.
- Are there any repeated letters in today’s Wordle?
There is a pair of repeated letters in today’s Wordle.
Did you get the word? No? Here’s a super hint.
What is the Wordle hint today?
Fill in the blanks for today’s Wordle word:
The Lancers added a run in the fourth and put up five in the _____ to break open the game.
Feel like giving the puzzle a shot? Visit the NYT Wordle webpage and attempt today’s challenge!
Wordle Answer for May 16, 2025 (#1427)
The Wordle answer for May 16, 2025, is “FIFTH.”
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.