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NYT Wordle Hints & Answer Today — May 15, 2026

NYT Wordle Puzzle #1791 Solution • Last updated Friday, May 15, 2026 Resets in --:--:--
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Today's NYT Wordle Hints

1 Hint 1 — Category
This word relates to a system of beliefs or principles.
2 Hint 2 — Vowels & First Letter
The word has two vowels and starts with the letter C.
3 Hint 3 — Rhyme/Pattern
It rhymes with 'speed' and 'feed'.

Today's Wordle Answer

Click on the ? tiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

About Today's NYT Wordle

Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries with color-coded clues. Visit nytimes.com/games/wordle to play today's puzzle.

Today's puzzle is rated 5/10 difficulty — moderate difficulty. Take your time with the clues.

How to Play NYT Wordle

NYT Wordle gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word. Type any valid five-letter word and press Enter to submit your guess.

After each guess, the tiles change color. Green means the letter is in the word and in the correct spot. Yellow means the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot. Gray means the letter is not in the word at all.

Use the color feedback to narrow down the answer. A new Wordle is available every day at midnight Eastern Time, and everyone around the world solves the same word.

Your streak and guess distribution are tracked automatically. Share your results grid without spoiling the answer.

Play at nytimes.com/games/wordle. A new puzzle is available every day.

Tips & Strategy

  • Start with a word rich in common letters like CRANE, SLATE, or ADIEU. These test the most frequently used vowels and consonants in one guess.
  • Never reuse gray letters. Focus on repositioning yellow letters while introducing new untested letters to maximize information per guess.
  • Pay attention to common English patterns like double letters (LL, SS, EE), ending patterns (-IGHT, -OUND), and consonant clusters (TH, CH, SH).

NYT Wordle Answer Patterns & Statistics

Computed from 1,787 archived puzzles · updated

What's the most common starting letter in NYT Wordle?
Across 1787 NYT Wordle answers in our archive, S is the most common starting letter (15.1%). The full top 5: S (15.1%), C (8.6%), B (7.6%), T (6.7%), A (6.3%).
Which letters end the most NYT Wordle answers?
E ends 20.0% of past NYT Wordle answers, followed by Y (13.8%), T (11.5%).
How often does NYT Wordle use repeating letters?
30.5% of NYT Wordle answers contain at least one repeated letter (545 of 1787 archived puzzles).
What letters appear most often in NYT Wordle answers?
Counting every letter across 1787 answers (8935 letters total), the most frequent are: E (10.8%), A (8.7%), R (7.7%), O (6.7%), T (6.5%).

About NYT Wordle — History & Fun Facts

Wordle is a web-based word guessing game. Players attempt to guess a five-letter word in six tries. Colored tiles provide feedback on correct letters and their positions. The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022. It was originally created by Josh Wardle.

The game quickly gained massive popularity for its simple, addictive gameplay. Millions of players engaged with it daily. Wordle now resides on the New York Times Games website. It continues to offer a new puzzle each day.

Fun Facts About NYT Wordle

  • The game resets every day at midnight Eastern Time.
  • It was initially released as a free web application.
  • The New York Times has kept the core gameplay free for users.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is today's Wordle answer?
Today's Wordle answer is revealed in our progressive hints section above. Start with Hint 1 for a gentle nudge, or skip straight to the full answer reveal.
How many letters is the Wordle answer?
Every Wordle answer is exactly 5 letters long. The word is always a common English word. No proper nouns, abbreviations, or obscure terms.
When does Wordle reset?
Wordle resets daily at midnight Eastern Time (ET). A new word is available every day, and everyone around the world solves the same word.
Is NYT Wordle free to play?
Yes. NYT Wordle is free to play on the New York Times Games website and app. No subscription required.
How many guesses do you get in Wordle?
You get 6 guesses to find the five-letter word. Each guess must be a valid English word. After each guess, color-coded tiles show which letters are correct, misplaced, or not in the word.
What is the best starting word for Wordle?
Popular first guesses include CRANE, SLATE, ADIEU, and RAISE. The best starters use common vowels and consonants to maximize the information gained from the first guess. Statistically, CRANE and SLATE test the most frequently used letters.

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