Stuck on today’s grid? Happens.
The NYT Wordle for May 19 isn’t handing out easy points. It’s a bit jagged around the edges, mostly because that first letter and last letter have a tendency to confuse people early on.
You need a better starter word. Use the ones loaded with E, A, and R. Leave Z, J, and Q at home. They’re troublemakers.
- ADIEU
- TRAIN
- CLOSE
- STARE
- NOISE
Still staring at yellow tiles? Here’s what’s going on with puzzle 1795.
The breakdown
No repeated letters today. Clean slate.
As for the vowels… one actual vowel. Plus one “sometimes” vowel. Y is playing that role here. It always does.
The word starts with D.
It ends with Y.
Meaning? Something covered in dirt. Grime. Filth. Or just general neglect.
If your house has seen less cleaning than a warehouse floor, you know this word.
Today’s Wordle Answer
DUSTY
Yesterday it was LOATH (May 18). Before that BYLAW, MOVER, CREED, WAVER. The rhythm changes fast.
What’s your best opener? Probably doesn’t matter if you already solved it. But for the rest of us? Keep trying. 🧹
