Hey there, Wordle enthusiasts! If you’ve arrived here, it’s likely the moment to take on today’s Wordle challenge. Whether you’re after some useful tips or simply want to jump straight to the solution, we’re here to help.

Eager to find out the answer immediately? Scroll down to the end of this article for today’s Wordle solution. Prefer to crack it on your own? Stay with us for hints, strategies, and advice to lead you to success.

Also worth exploring:
– 🧩 Enjoy more games like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords at Mashable’s Games Hub.
– 🧠 Need assistance with NYT Connections? We have hints and solutions for May 21.

A Brief Wordle Backstory

Wordle was initially developed by software engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly gained popularity, evolving into a worldwide phenomenon with players joining in daily from across the globe. Fans soon started creating their own variations, such as:

– Squabble: A competitive royale format
– Heardle: A music identification game
– Dordle and Quordle: Variants that challenge you to guess several words simultaneously

Eventually, The New York Times acquired Wordle, and it even became a popular live-streaming event on TikTok.

What’s the Optimal Starting Word?

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but if you’re aiming for strategy, select a word containing at least two different vowels along with common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Seeking ideas? We’ve put together a list of excellent starting words to give you a jumpstart.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

There was once a public archive of all previous Wordle puzzles, but it was removed at the request of The New York Times. However, NYT now provides its own Wordle Archive—though it’s exclusively for Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?

It might appear so, but Wordle hasn’t actually gotten any harder. If you’re looking for a more difficult challenge, try activating Hard Mode in the game’s settings.

Also check out:
– 🧩 NYT Mini Crossword answers for May 22
– 🧠 Top word games for Wordle lovers

Hints for Today’s Wordle

Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some clues:

– Subtle hint: Think of a sheet of paper.
– Double letter? Yes—the letter O appears twice.
– First letter: Today’s word starts with F.

Ready for the Answer?

It’s time to finalize your guess. The answer to today’s Wordle is…

FOLIO.

Didn’t figure it out this time? No problem—there’s always tomorrow! We’ll return with more tips, hints, and the next solution to keep your winning streak alive.

Also enjoying NYT Strands? Check today’s hints and answers for that puzzle as well.

Want more puzzles? Head to our Games Hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and other brain challenges.

Looking for yesterday’s Wordle? You can find the May 21 answer here.

This article features contributions from Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.