Today’s Wordle: Clues and Solution for May 14, 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 just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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        <h2>Where did Wordle come from?</h2>
        <p>Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and many creators even livestream themselves playing.</p>

        <h2>What's the best Wordle starting word?</h2>
        <p>The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.</p>

        <h2>What happened to the Wordle archive?</h2>
        <p>The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.</p>

        <h2>Is Wordle getting harder?</h2>
        <p>It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge.</p>

        <h2>Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:</h2>
        <p>A type of drum.</p>

        <h2>Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?</h2>
        <p>The letter O appears twice. Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with... Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.</p>

        <h2>The Wordle answer today is...</h2>
        <p>Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution. Drumroll please! The solution to today's Wordle is... BONGO. Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.</p>

        <p>Are you also playing other puzzles? Stay tuned for additional hints and answers throughout the week.</p>

        <p>Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article. For more puzzles, explore our games hub at Hotnchill for options like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crossword puzzles. Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.</p>

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