EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is for Wordle answer #320; the May 6th Wordle answer is available now.
If players used the right starting words, May 5th’s Wordle answer could be guessed in less than six tries. However, the word is still relatively obscure for players to get in the first few attempts. This is where some hints come in handy, as it gives players a fair idea of what the solution could be. Unfortunately, Wordle does not offer hints other than visual cues, which can confuse players who get stuck after a few attempts.
Today’s Wordle is a bit tricky to guess; however, some players might benefit from using Wordle’s hard mode. Since the mode forces players to solve the answer with stricter rules, it might work in their favor for today’s Wordle answer. However, for players who simply want to guess the solution with a few hints, these clues might help.
Today's Wordle Hints (May 5th #320)
While using hints is not outright cheating, it still gives Wordle players a chance to guess today’s Wordle solution and maintain their daily streak. These hints are somewhat similar to clues players may have seen before in crossword puzzles as they don’t spoil the answer for them. Here are some clues that might help players solve May 5th’s Wordle answer:
- Hint 1: a popular The Simpsons character
- Hint 2: name of an Ancient Greek Author
- Hint 3: a type of pigeon
Using the above hints, players might have easily guessed today’s Wordle solution. Once they are figured out the answer, they can share their results on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Players simply need to click on the ‘Share’ button, which will copy a set of box emojis and the number of attempts. These results can be understood by other Wordle players who already know the solution. What’s neat is that these results do not spoil the answer for Wordle players who are yet to attempt today’s Wordle puzzle.
Today's Wordle Answer (May 5th #320)
The May 5th Wordle answer is HOMER.
When trying to guess today’s Wordle answer, we first used the word ‘BRAVE,’ which revealed the incorrect position of two letters from the answer being used in today’s Wordle solution. Next, we used the word ‘ROAST,’ which showed the correct position of one new letter. Then, for our third attempt, we used the word ‘HOMES,’ revealing the correct position of four letters being used in today’s Wordle answer. Finally, knowing all the letters that were being used in today’s solution, we luckily guessed the word HOMER for today’s Wordle answer in our fourth attempt.
