LIVID? You might feel this way if you missed today’s Wordle, or perhaps that was the answer.

A new day brings another five-letter puzzle. If you’re still sipping your coffee and holding onto your Wordle streak like it’s a precious artifact, don’t fret,  we have the clues, the tips, and (heads up) today’s solution.

What Is Wordle Again?

Wordle is the quick brain challenge that has become a worldwide routine. Josh Wardle created it, and The New York Times later bought it. The game asks players to guess a five-letter word in six tries or fewer. Players get hints through coloured squares: green means the right letters in the right place, yellow shows the right letters in the wrong place, and grey indicates letters that don’t fit at all.

The best part? It starts over each day, offering a new challenge at midnight, and yes, everyone gets the same word.

In 2024, people played Wordle more than 5.3 billion times. Whether you’re on your way to work, relaxing, or just need to pass five minutes, it has turned into a daily mood boost for millions.

Today’s Wordle Hints (No Spoilers Yet)

Stuck but not ready to quit? Here’s how to narrow down today’s answer:

  • Hint #1: This adjective often describes extreme anger or a deep bruise.
  • Hint #2: This word has a pair of repeated letters.
  • Hint #3: The word begins with L.

Need more help? Scroll down for the complete solution.

Wordle #1,429 Answer for May 18 Is…

LIVID

If this word doesn’t capture your feelings after five failed attempts, we’re not sure what will.

Don’t be too hard on yourself – Wordle is about the long-term journey. Missed today? A new puzzle awaits tomorrow, and New York Times Games subscribers can access the full archive and improve their skills with tools like WordleBot.

In Case You Missed It: Recent Wordle Answers

May 17: GROWN

May 16: FIFTH

May 15: EAGER

May 14: BONGO

May 13: AWARE

Wordle may look easy, but it’s no walk in the park. You might be keeping a streak guessing now and then or just wanting to show off the five-letter craze isn’t going away anytime soon.

Come back tomorrow – we’ll have more clues, more help, and, yes, the solution (if you can’t figure it out).