Wordle Today: May 3, 2026 - Answer and Hints

Wordle Today: May 3, 2026 – Answer and Hints

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Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the answer to “Wordle” #1779.

Today’s Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you have allergies.

If you just want today’s word, jump to the bottom for the solution. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle for his partner, Wordle became an international phenomenon, with thousands of people playing every day. Fans also created alternate versions, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that let you guess multiple words at once. Wordle became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic, we have ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word with at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was initially available for anyone to enjoy, but it was later taken down 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.

Is Wordle getting harder?

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.

Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

Swollen.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter F appears twice.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with P.

The Wordle answer today is…

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…

PUFFY

Don’t feel down if you didn’t guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.

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