Today's Wordle answer for Thursday, May 16

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Whether you're just about to start today's Wordle or one line away from disaster, you'll find everything you need to win right here. Find a fresh angle with our general tips and tricks, guide your guesses with a clue for the May 16 (1062) game, or turn everything around in an instant with today's answer.

My first two guesses didn't look like much: a pair of yellow letters surrounded by grey boxes and nothing more. But today they were all I needed to win, my third attempt turning everything a winning shade of green in an instant. What a great game.

To hold someone or something up, especially if you're trying to buy time. You might also use this word when a car's engine suddenly stops—or even to describe a market trader's stand.  

Yes, there is a double letter in today's puzzle. 

If you're new to the daily Wordle puzzle or you just want a refresher after taking a break, I'll share some quick tips to help you win. There's nothing quite like a small victory to set you up for the rest of the day. 

You're not up against a timer, so you've got all the time in the world—well, until midnight—to find the winning word. If you're stuck, there's no shame in coming back to the puzzle later in the day and finishing it up when you've cleared your head. 

Enjoy today's win. The answer to the May 16 (1062) Wordle is STALL.

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Keeping track of the last handful of Wordle answers can help to eliminate current possibilities. It's also handy for inspiring opening words or subsequent guesses if you're short on ideas for the day.

Here are the last 10 Wordle answers:

Wordle presents you with six rows of five boxes every day and the aim is to figure out the correct five-letter word by entering guesses and eliminating or confirming individual letters.

Getting off to a good start with a strong word like ARISE—something containing multiple vowels, common consonants, and no repeat letters—is a good