Today’s Wordle answer used to be more commonly used in the 1970s, I think. So old Gen Xers like me might have a better shot at guessing it. We’ve ranked all the letters in the alphabet by popularity, if you want to use this list to decide on your best start words.
Every day, we’ll post hints and then the answer for the current day’s Wordle, just in case you need it.
Today’s Wordle hints
Warning: If you keep reading, you’ll see the Wordle answer for Sunday, May 5, No. 1051. That could be a devastating spoiler for some players. But if you just need the answer — maybe you’re on your last guess and just don’t want to see a 750-game streak go up in smoke — keep reading.
Wordle hint No. 1: No repeats
There are no repeated letters in today’s Wordle answer.
Wordle hint No. 2: Vowels
There are two vowels in today’s Wordle answer.
Wordle hint No. 3: Start letter
Today’s Wordle answer begins with the letter D.
Wordle hint No. 4: Meaning
Today’s Wordle answer describes a picture or design that’s transferred to another surface.Â
Wordle hint No. 5: Last letter
Today’s Wordle answer ends with the letter L.
TODAY’S WORDLE ANSWER
Here comes the spoiler: Today’s Wordle answer is DECAL. My childhood mall had a Shirt Shack store, where you chose a decal that was then ironed onto a T-shirt of your choice.
Yesterday’s Wordle answer
Yesterday’s answer, #1050, May 4, was VALUE.
Past Wordle answers
April 30, No. 1046: PROWL
May 1, No. 1047: DIARY
May 2, No. 1048: SLICE
May 3, No. 1049: EBONY
Everyday Wordle tips
I’ve written a lot about Wordle — from covering its 1,000th word to my list of the best starter words to a helpful two-step strategy to news about controversial word changes. I’ve even rounded up what I learned playing the hit online word puzzle for a full year. So if you’re rethinking your need for the actual answer, you might try tips from one of those stories.
Still need a starter word? One person told me they just look around and choose a five-letter object that they’ve spotted to use as…
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