Hello, Wordle enthusiasts! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely that you’re eager to take on today’s Wordle challenge. Whether you need a bit of assistance or simply wish to see the answer right away, we’ve got you taken care of with tips, clues, and the solution detailed below.

Want to bypass the hints and jump straight to today’s answer? Scroll to the end. Prefer tackling it on your own? Continue reading for useful strategies and gentle nudges.

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A Brief Wordle Backstory

Wordle was initially developed by software engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. What began as a thoughtful gift soon turned into an international phenomenon, with players across the globe solving the daily puzzle. The game’s surge in popularity led to a slew of spin-offs, such as:

– Squabble: A battle royale-style version of Wordle
– Heardle: A music guessing challenge
– Dordle and Quordle: Variants allowing you to guess multiple words simultaneously

Ultimately, The New York Times acquired Wordle, and it continues to flourish, even motivating TikTok creators to broadcast their gameplay live.

Selecting the Ideal Starting Word

There isn’t a universally perfect answer, but if you want to play intelligently, begin with a word that consists of at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Looking for suggestions? We’ve put together a collection of excellent starting words to help you get ahead.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

At one stage, you could explore an archive of all previous Wordle puzzles. However, it was removed at the behest of The New York Times. The NYT has since rolled out its own Wordle Archive, but access is limited to Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is becoming harder, but the level of difficulty has remained consistent since the start. If you’re seeking more of a test, consider activating Hard Mode in the game’s settings.

Today’s Wordle Clues

Need a little guidance? Here are some hints to assist you in solving today’s puzzle:

– Subtle hint: It’s an ingredient used to make bread rise.
– Double letters? No—no repeated letters are present today.
– First letter: The word for today begins with the letter Y.

Still puzzled? Scroll down for the answer.

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Today’s Wordle Solution Is…

It’s time to finalize your guess!

Drumroll, please…

Today’s Wordle solution is: YEAST.

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

Also Engaging in NYT Strands?

If you’re tackling various puzzles today, be sure to check out our hints and answers for today’s NYT Strands.

More Puzzle Enjoyment

Looking for additional ways to challenge your mind? Explore these:

– NYT Connections: Hints and answers for May 10
– The Mini Crossword: Solutions for May 10
– NYT Connections Sports Edition: Hints and answers for May 10

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

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Missed yesterday’s puzzle? Catch up with the May 9 Wordle solution here.