Hey there, Wordle enthusiasts! If you’ve arrived here, it’s likely that you’re prepared to take on today’s Wordle challenge. Whether you seek a few useful tips or simply want the solution directly, we have you sorted.

Want to jump straight to the answer? Scroll down to find today’s Wordle solution. Prefer to crack it yourself? Hang tight for clues, advice, and strategies to assist you on your journey.

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A Brief Wordle Background

Wordle was developed by software engineer Josh Wardle as a delightful gift for his partner. It rapidly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, enjoyed by thousands each day. Its success led to a surge of fan-created spin-offs such as:
– Squabble (a Wordle battle royale)
– Heardle (guess the tune)
– Dordle and Quordle (guess multiple words simultaneously)

Ultimately, The New York Times acquired Wordle, which even appeared on TikTok, where players showcase their daily attempts in livestreams.

Selecting the Best Wordle Starting Word

While any word can serve as a decent starting guess, a thoughtful selection can provide a competitive advantage. We suggest choosing a word that contains at least two different vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Seeking inspiration? Look at our guide to the top Wordle starting words.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

There was previously a publicly available archive of past Wordle puzzles, but it was removed at the request of The New York Times. Nevertheless, NYT has since introduced its own Wordle Archive—accessible to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?

It might seem that way, but Wordle has not actually increased its difficulty. If you’re looking for more of a challenge, consider activating Hard Mode in the game settings.

Today’s Wordle Hints

Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some hints for today’s puzzle:

– Subtle Hint: It’s a variety of freshwater fish.
– Double Letter: Indeed, the letter T appears twice.
– First Letter: Today’s word begins with T.

Still perplexed? Keep scrolling for the solution.

Today’s Wordle Answer Is…

Time to confirm your final guess!

Drumroll, please…

The answer to today’s Wordle is:

TROUT

Didn’t manage to solve it this time? No worries—there’s always tomorrow, and we’ll be back with additional helpful hints and the next answer.

Bonus: Also engaged with NYT Strands? We have today’s hints and solutions for that as well.

More to Discover:
– NYT Mini Crossword answers for May 4, 2025
– NYT Connections: Sports Edition hints and answers for May 4
– Wordle fanatically? Check out the finest word games to enjoy in real life

Contributors to this article include Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.

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Missed yesterday’s Wordle? Catch up with the May 3 answer here.