Wordle #1426 is live for May 15, 2025, and today’s puzzle is one that might catch players off guard. With a repeated vowel and an unusual ending, it presents a subtle challenge that requires patience, logic, and the right strategy. In this article, we’ll walk you through the exact method we used to solve it based on tried-and-true Wordle-solving principles and reveal the answer (only at the end, if you want it).
Select a Statistically Strong Starting Word
To give ourselves the best chance at uncovering key letters quickly, we opened today’s Wordle with “SLATE.” This word is a frequent favorite thanks to its mix of common consonants and vowels (including A, E, R, S, and T), maximizing the potential to identify correct letters right away.
Analyze Feedback from the First Guess
After submitting “SLATE,” we received the standard Wordle feedback:
Green tiles showed which letters were in the correct position,
Yellow tiles indicated letters in the word but in the wrong spot,
And gray tiles told us which letters weren’t in the word at all.
From this, we learned that the letter ‘E’ was in the correct position and the letter ‘A’ was present but in the wrong position. The letters S, L and T were not present in the word — helpful clues that helped shape our next move.
Choose a Strategic Second Word
We carefully selected “READY” for our second attempt. It served two purposes: repositioning known letters and introducing new ones that might be part of the solution. This guess added fresh vowels and consonants (like D, Y, and R), while keeping known yellows or greens in play.
As a result, we discovered that:
‘E’ was confirmed in position,
‘A’ was still present but misplaced,
And we could rule out several more unhelpful letters.
Iteratively Refine Subsequent Guesses
With the growing pool of information, our third guess — “ANGER” — built on the confirmed letters while testing the most likely structure of the word. This guess was all about refining positioning.
After this move, we had a working frame: something like _ _ E _ _. Which left only a few logical possibilities.
We used that to guide our fourth guess: “EAGER.” This turned out to be the correct solution.
Utilize WordleBot for Analysis
Once we found the correct answer, we reviewed our steps using WordleBot, a tool offered by the New York Times. It confirmed that we solved the puzzle in 4 moves — and that our starting word was an efficient choice. WordleBot also helped analyze which guesses worked best and which letters could have been tested earlier for even faster solving.
Today’s Wordle Answer for May 15, 2025
The solution contains two vowels, with the letter ‘E’ being repeated. This word ends in the letter ‘R’ and starts with the letter ‘E’. Given all these clues, here is the solution…
The answer to Wordle #1426 is: EAGER
While it might seem like a simple word, players were caught off guard by the repeated “E,” which can often be overlooked when solving.
General Wordle Tips & Strategies
If you’re looking to improve your Wordle streak, here’s what we recommend:
- Always start with a high-value word like “SLATE,” “CRANE,” or “AUDIO etc.”
- Avoid reusing grayed-out letters unless you’re testing for doubles.
- Use yellow feedback wisely it tells you the letter is in the word, but not where.
- Repeated letters are common don’t overlook them.