There's a clue for today's Wordle waiting below, just in case you need to give your guesses a bit of direction but don't like the idea of instantly giving the game away. Although if you do like the idea of an instant win, you'll be pleased to hear that the answer to the May 11 (1057) Wordle is only a click away.
Wordle's been making me work hard to keep my win streak this week, so it was a bit of a relief to start the weekend with such a quick and easy win. I'll take a whole week of smoothly solved puzzles if you don't mind, Wordle.
A watery word is going to help you win today. This word is closely related to the rise and fall of the sea, as the moon exerts its influence on our oceans. Pools, boats, rivers, waves, and more can all be paired with today's answer.
There are no double letters in today's Wordle.
If there's one thing better than playing Wordle, it's playing Wordle well, which is why I'm going to share a few quick tips to help set you on the path to success:
There's no time pressure beyond making sure it's done by midnight. So there's no reason not to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank.
Need a hand? The answer to the May 11 (1057) Wordle is TIDAL.
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The more past Wordle answers you can cram into your memory banks, the better your chances of guessing today's Wordle answer without accidentally picking a solution that's already been used. Past Wordle answers can also give you some excellent ideas for fun starting words that keep your daily puzzle solving fresh.
Here are some recent Wordle solutions:
Every day Wordle presents you with six rows of five boxes, and it's up to you to work out which secret five-letter word is hiding inside them.
You'll want to start with a strong word like ALERT—something containing multiple vowels, common consonants, and no repeat letters. Hit Enter and the boxes
Puzzle
UPS
Pool
Waves
boxing
boating
wellness
Kerry Brunskill