Hey there! If you’ve made your way here, you’re likely geared up to take on today’s Wordle. Whether you need a bit of assistance or just want the answer directly, we’re here with hints, tips, and the solution to today’s challenge.

If you want to bypass the clues and jump straight to the solution, scroll down to the end. But if you’d rather figure it out on your own, continue reading for some useful strategies and subtle nudges.

Also worth exploring:

– 🧩 Enjoy puzzles? Check out Mashable’s games hub to enjoy Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
– 🧠 Need help with NYT Connections? We have hints and answers for May 15.

A Brief History of Wordle

Wordle was created initially by software developer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly gained popularity, enthralling players globally. Its fame led to a surge of adaptations and variations, such as:

– Squabble (a battle royale variant)
– Heardle (a music guessing challenge)
– Dordle and Quordle (where you guess multiple words simultaneously)

Eventually, The New York Times acquired Wordle, and it has since become a cherished part of their Games section. The game even enjoys a vibrant presence on TikTok, where players share their attempts live.

What’s the Ideal Starting Word?

While the perfect starting word is ultimately your choice, some tactical selections can give you an edge. Consider opting for a word that contains at least two different vowels and some common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? Take a look at our guide for the best Wordle starting words.

What Happened to the Wordle Archive?

There was once a fan-created archive where you could access old Wordle puzzles at any time. However, it was removed at the request of The New York Times. Nevertheless, NYT now provides its own Wordle Archive for Games subscribers.

Is Wordle Becoming Harder?

It might seem that way, but the difficulty of Wordle has remained constant since its inception. If you seek more of a challenge, you can always turn on Hard Mode in the game’s settings.

Looking for a Hint for Today’s Wordle?

Here’s a subtle clue: It signifies “to be excited.”

Does It Contain a Double Letter?

Yes — the letter E appears two times in today’s word.

What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Begin With?

The word starts with the letter E.

Still craving more word games? Explore our compilation of the top word games for Wordle enthusiasts.

Ready for the Solution?

Time’s up! If you haven’t figured it out yet, here’s the big reveal.

Today’s Wordle answer is:

EAGER

Don’t fret if you didn’t succeed this time — there’s always tomorrow! We’ll return with more hints and tips to guide you.

Also tackling NYT Strands? We have today’s hints and answers for that as well.

And for additional puzzle fun, remember to visit Mashable’s game hub for a variety of brain teasers including Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords.

Missed yesterday’s challenge? You can find the May 14 Wordle answer here.

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