Today's Wordle hint and answer #688: Monday, May 8

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Get out of that mid-Wordle(opens in new tab) sticky spot with our helpful daily clue, spend some time reading our tips and guides if you'd like to make every game more successful, or go straight for the best part and guarantee you win the May 8 (688) puzzle by clicking or scrolling to today's Wordle answer. 

Twice in a row, I was certain I'd been clever and found today's answer early, only to be crushed as Wordle flipped over more grey boxes and my yellow remained the same colour, just in a different spot. I ended up a bit stuck at that point, and that didn't really change until I'd armed myself with a fresh mug of coffee, a notepad, and the determination to carefully work out every valid word remaining. I'm glad my efforts paid off, but I do hope tomorrow's Wordle answer is a little easier.

Any item or area that gently radiates warmth and light could be described using today's answer. This word can also describe an extremely happy or content person who appears to figuratively possess a similar shine. You'll need to find two vowels today. 

There are no double letters in today's Wordle. 

If you've decided to play Wordle but you're not sure where to start, I'll help set you on the path to your first winning streak. Make all your guesses count and become a Wordle winner with these quick tips: 

You're not racing against the clock so there's no reason to rush. In fact, it's not a bad idea to treat the game like a casual newspaper crossword and come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Sometimes stepping away for a while means you can come back with a fresh perspective. 

Get the week off to a great start. The answer to the May 8 (688) Wordle isAGLOW.

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