Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, it’s time for your daily blast of Wordle excitement. As always, we’re here to provide you with useful hints, tips, and clues to steer you towards today’s answer.

If you’re only after the answer, just scroll to the bottom to unveil today’s Wordle solution. However, if you prefer to test your skills and figure it out yourself, stick around for some strategic insights and gentle nudges.

Also worth checking out:
– 🧠 Enjoy word games? Dive into Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more over at Mashable’s Games Hub.
– 🧩 Tackling NYT Connections? We’ve got hints and solutions for May 1 waiting for you.

A Brief Wordle Background

Wordle was initially developed by software engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It swiftly became a worldwide phenomenon, with players globally cracking the daily puzzle. The game’s success inspired a surge of spin-offs and variations, including:
– Squabble: A battle royale variant
– Heardle: A musical guessing challenge
– Dordle and Quordle: Versions where you guess several words simultaneously

Eventually, The New York Times bought Wordle, and it now resides within their collection of word games. It’s even made waves on TikTok, with users broadcasting their efforts live.

What’s the Best Starting Word for Wordle?

While the ultimate choice of starting word is yours, a tactical selection can give you a better beginning. Try to choose a word containing at least two different vowels and frequently used consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some suggestions? We have a compilation of excellent starting words to consider.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

There once existed a fan-generated archive of all previous Wordle puzzles, but it was removed at the request of The New York Times. However, NYT now provides its own official Wordle Archive, accessible to Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?

It may feel like Wordle is becoming more challenging, but the level of difficulty hasn’t shifted since its inception. If you’re seeking an increased challenge, try enabling Hard Mode in your settings.

Also check out:
– 🧩 NYT Mini Crossword answers for May 1, 2025
– 🧠 Best real-life word games for Wordle enthusiasts

Today’s Wordle: Hints and Clues

Looking for a bit of assistance? Here’s a subtle hint: Today’s word signifies “to excel at something.”

Are there any letters repeated? Nope — every letter is unique.

What letter does it start with? Today’s Wordle starts with the letter A.

Ready for the reveal?

Drumroll, please…

The answer to today’s Wordle is:

ADEPT

Don’t sweat it if you didn’t nail it this time — there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle! We’ll return with more clues and tips to assist you.

Also playing NYT Strands? We’ve got hints and answers for that as well.

More to discover:
– 🧠 NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and answers for May 1
– 🕹️ Explore additional puzzles on Mashable’s Games Hub — Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more are awaiting you!

Missed out on yesterday’s Wordle? Catch up with the April 30 answer here.

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