Wordle Today: Solutions and Clues for May 13, 2025

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer. If you'd like to know the solution right away, feel free to jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle answer. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Where did Wordle come from? Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle quickly became a global sensation, attracting thousands of daily players. Fans also created alternate versions, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that challenge you to guess multiple words at once. Wordle's immense popularity even led to its acquisition by the New York Times, and it has inspired TikTok creators to livestream their gameplay.

What’s the best Wordle starting word? The best starting word is the one that resonates with you. However, if you prefer a strategic approach, consider picking a word that includes at least two different vowels and some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive? The complete archive of past Wordle puzzles was initially accessible to everyone, but it was later taken down per the request of the New York Times. Subsequently, the New York Times launched its own Wordle Archive, which is available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder? It may seem like Wordle is getting more challenging, but it is no different in difficulty than when it first started. If you seek a greater challenge, you can activate Wordle's Hard Mode.

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Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer: To be alert.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter? The letter A appears twice. 

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with... Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.

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The Wordle answer today is... Get your last guesses in now because this is your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution. Drumroll please! The solution to today’s Wordle is... AWARE. Don’t feel down if you didn’t guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to challenge yourself with tomorrow, and we’ll be back with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article. If you’re looking for more puzzles, Hotnchill has got you covered! Explore more games, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords. Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.