Today's Wordle hint and answer #696: Tuesday, May 16

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Whether you're struggling with today's Wordle(opens in new tab) or hoping for a little inspiration, you'll find everything you need to help with the May 16 (696) game waiting below. We've got tips and general advice to help every game you play, a tailor-made clue for today's puzzle, and as always, the answer if you need someone to save your Wordle win streak.

Finding four yellows on my first guess made me sit up and pay close attention to today's game. I could potentially win this in two… and while that was true, my second go gave me three yellows and one green rather than the big reveal I was hoping for. Still, finding today's Wordle answer on the third attempt is nothing to feel bad about.

Today's answer is the Italian word for milk, although in English, this is more likely to be the term you'd use to order a milky coffee instead. 

Yes, a letter is used twice in today's puzzle. 

Looking to extend your Wordle winning streak? Perhaps you've just started playing the popular daily puzzle game and are looking for some pointers. Whatever the reason you're here, these quick tips can help push you in the right direction: 

There's no racing against the clock with Wordle so you don't need to rush for the answer. Treating the game like a casual newspaper crossword can be a good tactic; that way, you can come back to it later if you're coming up blank. Stepping away for a while might mean the difference between a win and a line of grey squares. 

One win, coming up. The answer to the May 16 (696) Wordle isLATTE.

Wordle solutions that have already been used can help eliminate answers for today's Wordle or give you inspiration for guesses to help uncover more of those greens. They can also give you some inspired ideas for starting