Today's Wordle may look simple at first, but the letter pattern can still waste a guess or two.
If you are stuck, move through the clues gradually. The answer is hidden near the end so you can stop before the full spoiler.
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The answer for Wordle #1787 is:
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Today's puzzle leans medium because the answer "NEWLY" can send players toward several nearby guesses before the pattern becomes clear.
The lack of repeated letters helps, but only if you use early guesses to test enough high-frequency consonants.
Words like CRANE, SLATE, AUDIO, and TRACE work well because they test common vowels and high-frequency consonants early.
A strong opener does not solve every puzzle, but it gives you cleaner information and keeps you from chasing low-probability guesses too soon.
The answer for Wordle #1787 on May 11, 2026 is NEWLY. It is hidden in the spoiler section above so players can use the hints first.
Wordle #1787 was NEWLY. The puzzle was published for May 11, 2026.
Today's Wordle is rated medium. This is a moderately difficult Wordle, mostly because of its consonant mix.
CRANE, SLATE, TRACE, and AUDIO are strong starters because they test common vowels and useful consonants. The best opener is one you can follow with a flexible second guess.
Wordle answers can contain repeated letters inside a word, but the official answer list generally does not repeat the same daily solution in the short term.
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