Alright, so if you’re here, I’m guessing today’s Wordle — number 1425 — gave you a bit of a hard time. Totally normal. Honestly, it had me staring at the screen for a while too. But hey, that’s part of the fun, right? Sometimes it takes six guesses, sometimes you nail it on the second try. Either way, we’re all just here trying to keep that streak alive.
Let me walk you through some hints, the actual answer (if you’re ready for it), and a few tips that might help for tomorrow’s puzzle too.
A Few Hints Before the Big Reveal
If you haven’t solved it yet and still want to give it a shot without getting spoiled immediately, here’s what you need to know about today’s word:
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It starts with the letter B
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Ends with the letter O
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Has two vowels, and one of them shows up more than once
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Clue: It’s a hand drum, pretty popular in Latin and African music
Got a guess? Think rhythm, think percussion... Okay, let’s not drag it out too long.
The answer is: BONGO
Yep, bongo — those small drums you play with your hands. Simple, fun, and a bit tricky if you didn’t catch the music clue right away. If you figured it out, nice work! If not, no stress — that’s what tomorrow is for.
Want to Get Better at Wordle? These Tips Might Help
Not gonna lie, some of these puzzles can be weirdly tough. But over time, you start spotting patterns and common tricks. Here are a few things I’ve learned that might help you keep the streak going:
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Start with strong openers: Words like CRANE, SLATE, or ROAST are great first guesses. They hit common vowels and consonants and help narrow things down quickly.
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Pay attention to repeated letters: Words like BONGO remind us not to forget about doubles. Sometimes the same letter shows up twice, and it can throw you off if you’re not thinking about it.
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Learn the colors:
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Green means the letter is in the right spot.
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Yellow means the letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot.
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Gray means it’s not in the word at all.
It seems obvious, but getting too excited with guesses can make you overlook what the colors are telling you.
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Keep playing: Like anything, the more you do it, the better you get. You’ll start to recognize common endings, tricky letters, and unusual vowel placements.
If nothing else, just have fun with it. Wordle isn’t about being perfect — it’s about figuring stuff out and maybe learning a new word or two along the way.
Yesterday’s Answer and Why We All Keep Coming Back
If you missed a few days or just wanna catch up, here’s what the last few answers were:
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May 13 (#1424): AWARE
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May 12 (#1423): ADULT
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May 11 (#1422): GLOWY
It’s rare for Wordle to repeat words close together, so looking at past answers can actually help your guesses a bit. You’ll kind of build a mental list of what’s already been used.
And seriously — isn’t that why so many of us keep coming back? There’s no rush, no timer, no pressure. Just a short brain puzzle to start (or end) the day with. Some folks do it with their coffee, some during lunch breaks. And yeah, sharing your grid with friends has kind of become its own little tradition now.
Final Thought: Streak or No Streak, Keep Having Fun With It
Whether you nailed today’s Wordle in two tries or just barely pulled it off on the sixth, don’t sweat it. Some days are harder than others, but it’s all part of the game. Wordle #1425 might’ve been a bit of a curveball, but tomorrow’s a clean slate.
Come back for #1426, and let’s see what kind of word they throw at us next.
Until then — happy guessing!
