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Kickstart your Wordle game with a winning word - try “DROWN” today
Embrace the phenomenon that is Wordle, the ubiquitous word puzzle that has swept across the internet! Players are given six chances every day to guess a five-letter mysterious word. More of a logic and vocabulary puzzle, does it deliver results with only a few minutes of effort? Come test your word-guessing skills!
Also, 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 25th, 2025, was ‘GRIFT.’
May 24, 2025: SUEDE
May 23, 2025: SHUCK
May 22, 2025: FOLIO
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 26, 2025 (#1437)
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 D.
- What letter does today’s Wordle end with?
Today’s Wordle word ends with the letter E.
- Are there vowels in today’s Wordle?
Yes. There are two vowels in today’s Wordle in the third and fifth positions.
Did you get the word? No? Here’s a super hint.
What is the Wordle hint today?
This word refers to an aircraft that operates without a human pilot onboard.
Feel like giving the puzzle a shot? Visit the NYT Wordle webpage and attempt today’s challenge!
Wordle Answer for May 26, 2025 (#1437)
The Wordle answer for May 26, 2025, is “DRONE.”
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.