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The Wordle for May 18, 2025, is LIVID
Clue word VILLA reveals two yellow letters and one green letter
The word has a double “I” and starts with L
It’s a bright Sunday, and whether you’re sipping coffee, curled up with a book, or taking a well-deserved break, there’s one daily ritual that never fails to spark a little brainpower: Wordle. With puzzle #1,429 dropping today, players around the world are once again putting their vocabulary to the test. But don’t worry if today’s word leaves you stuck, we’ve got all the clues (and the solution, if necessary) to keep your game strong.
Wordle, the hit five-letter word-guessing game that went viral in 2021, dominated the internet. It’s deceptively clever: every day, there is one secret word and six guesses to get it right. Wordle’s mass appeal lies in its communal challenge, the same word for all, and its rewarding color-coded feedback system that drives people back to play.
The game was such a hit that The New York Times picked it up in early 2022. Wordle was played over 5.3 billion times in 2024 alone. It’s not only a game, it’s a worldwide phenomenon, a daily habit, and a challenge of words and brains.
If you’ve just arrived at the party, here’s how you play:
Enter any five-letter word to get started.
Green tiles indicate a correct letter in the right position.
Yellow tiles indicate the letter is present in the word, but not in the right position.
Gray tiles indicate the letter is not in the word at all.
You have six attempts to determine the solution. Strategy comes into play, and don’t worry, repeated letters are perfectly fine.
Wordle is available to play on the NYT website, its mobile apps, and even Meta Quest VR headsets, free of cost. If you log in with a Times account, you can also monitor your stats and streak.
Also Read: NYT Wordle Hints and Answer for May 17, 2025 (Puzzle #1428)
For NYT Games subscribers, Wordle doesn’t need to end after one round. You are given access to over 1,400 past puzzles plus features such as WordleBot, which compares your guesses and provides feedback tailored to you. It’s having a coach for your daily word war.
Need a hint? Let’s hone in:
Hint 1: It’s an adjective that refers to either extreme anger or the intense purplish color of bruising.
Hint 2: Yes, this word has duplicate letters.
Hint 3: It begins with the letter L.
Still stumped? No problem, we won’t leave you hanging.
Today’s Wordle answer for Sunday, May 18, is: LIVID.
Whether you hit it on the first try or required some helpful hints, don’t forget Wordle is not just about winning, but about playing. It’s a few minutes of daily entertainment, a brain boost, and an icebreaker that engages millions. And if today didn’t work out for you, there’s always another try tomorrow when the clock is midnight. Until then, stay curious and keep on guessing.
