NYT Wordle Hints and Answer for May 20, 2025 (Puzzle #1431)

Wordle today starts will B and ends with E: Can you reach the answer in time?
NYT Wordle Hints and Answer for May 20, 2025 (Puzzle #1431)
Written By:
Aayushi Jain
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Key Takeaways

  • Wordle #1431 (May 20, 2025) answer contains two vowels and no repeating letters.

  • ‘AROSE’ will give you a head start by turning two letters yellow and one green.

  • It is an affix that means “carried or transmitted by.”

Wordle today for May 20, 2025, offers a word that feels light and may remind one of the headlines circulating about Coronavirus. If you’re stuck spinning your wheels or chasing too many options, the following set of Wordle hints and strategies will get you back on course.

Ready to float toward the correct solution? First, let's check a few clues. 


Note: If you’re in a hurry, go past the hints and strategy tips to find the solution image.

Wordle Hints for May 20, 2025 (Puzzle #1431)

The following clues will help you narrow down the possibilities quickly:

Can’t crack it yet? Here are two bonus clues to nudge you in the right direction.

Bonus Hint:
1. COVID-19 spread due to an air___virus. 
2. One letter away from being ‘Born’.

Strategy Tip for Wordle #1431

Today’s word benefits from steady deduction rather than fast guesses:

  • Start with ‘Arise’: You’ll get one green letter (E) and one yellow.

  • Try ‘Rinse’ next: Now you get two yellows and one green, helping locate N and R.

  • Go for ‘Prone’: This guess lights up four letters, including two in the right place (N, E).

The final guess? You should now be ready for the correct formation.

Wordle Answer Today for May 20, 2025

The Wordle #1431 answer is ‘BORNE’.

The following solution image shows how to use the above-mentioned strategy to crack the puzzle in just two tries:

Wordle today rewards thinking through letter positions and avoiding distractions from words with repeated letters.

Wordle Fun Fact for Puzzle #1431

“Borne” is commonly used as a suffix in scientific or medical language, think airborne, waterborne, or vector-borne. According to Merriam Webster  Dictionary, the term was derived from the past participle of ‘’bear’. It has Old English roots and has carried many meanings over the centuries, quite literally.

Final Thoughts

Wordle today for May 20, 2025, floated by quickly for those who spotted the affix clue early on. Two clean vowels, no repeated letters, and a clear suffix-style form meant the puzzle was more about strategy than luck. Remember to start with consistent, smart guesses, and you’ll find yourself mastering the game in no time. Come back tomorrow for more Wordle hints, tips and even the answer.
Happy puzzling!

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