Wordle #1413 for May 2 is for the grammar nerds and spelling sticklers. Today’s five-letter challenge features a possessive twist and a spelling trap many fall for. Check the hints without spoiling the fun, plus, scroll down for the full answer if you're stuck. So, are you ready to sharpen logic and language skills?
The NYT daily puzzle is here, and it’s tripping up even seasoned solvers. It features two vowels, a tricky ending, and a word that’s often misspelled. So, don't be surprised if challenge #1413 tests both your vocabulary and eye for detail. Scroll below to find Wordle hints and the answer for today to master the May 2 edition.
Want spoiler-free clues to nudge you in the right direction? Here they are:
Part of Speech: Pronoun
First and Last Letters: Starts with W, ends with E
Vowels in the Word: Two vowels
Repeating Letters: None
Meaning: Think of possession, something you might ask in an argument or a mystery plot: “_____ is this?”
For Word Enthusiasts and Grammar Nerds: Think Homophones, words that sound the same but mean different things.
Need a strong starting word to quickly narrow it down?
Playing the word ‘HORSE’ will turn two letters yellow and two green. From there, filter by words that relate to possession. The word you’re looking for is often confused with a contraction.
If you can’t wait any longer to crack today’s game, check the answer below!
The solution to Wordle #1413 is: WHOSE
It’s the kind of word your English teacher warned you about. Often confused with ‘who’s’ (short for who is), ‘whose’ is all about ownership.
‘Whose’ dates back to Middle English and is the possessive form of ‘who’. It’s a grammar classic that continues to trip people up daily, even in Wordle! The confusion with “who’s” is so common that Grammarly lists it in their top 10 grammar mistakes of all time. You’re not alone if it stumped you.
Wordle 1413 reminds us that even a small five-letter puzzle can teach us something new about grammar and vocabulary. Whether you got it in two or five tries, today’s answer was a fun brain teaser. Come back tomorrow for more hints, answer, and fun etymology.
Happy puzzling!