Freshly penned and all set for action, today’s hint might be the missing puzzle piece you need to conquer Saturday’s Wordle. Whip it out right at the beginning to kickstart your game on the right foot, or hold onto it for later when you’re running low on bright ideas and correct guesses. Whatever you decide, the May 3 (1414) solution is ready and waiting just in case you find yourself stuck.
I almost lost a whole row due to a silly typo, but luckily caught my mistake just in the nick of time (it was a close call, not gonna lie). This turned out to be a pretty intriguing Wordle for me, with my incorrect guesses throwing me for a loop in ways I never saw coming. Getting past my confusion was half the battle.
Today’s Wordle clue (Image credit: Josh Wardle)
Wordle today: A clue for Saturday, May 3
Something gone awry? Then you’ll need a scapegoat. A person easily manipulated or coerced into taking the fall for you, even though they’ll end up worse off for it.
Is there a double letter in today’s Wordle?
Nope, there ain’t a double letter in today’s brain teaser.
Wordle tips: 3 pointers for outsmarting Wordle every day
A solid initial guess can make all the difference between triumph and defeat in the daily challenge, but once you’ve got the basics down, it’s smoother sailing to secure those Wordle victories. And since there’s nothing quite like a small triumph to kickstart your day, here are a few pointers to steer you in the right direction:
• A good starting guess should have a mix of unique consonants and vowels.
• Streamline the letter pool swiftly with a strategic second guess.
• Keep an eye out for letters appearing more than once in the solution.
There’s no need to rush against the clock with Wordle, so take your time to mull over the answer. Treating the game like a leisurely newspaper crossword can be a smart move; that way, you can always come back to it later if you hit a mental roadblock. Stepping away for a bit might be the key to unlocking a win and avoiding a row of blank squares.
Today’s Wordle solution (Image credit: Future)
What’s the answer to today’s Wordle? A swift weekend triumph. The solution to the May 3 (1414) puzzle is PATSY.
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Previous Wordle solutions
The last 10 Wordle solutions
Past Wordle answers can provide great starting points for fresh and fun words to kick off your daily puzzle-solving adventure. They also help rule out guesses for today’s Wordle, since the solution is unlikely to be repeated. Here are some recent Wordle answers:
• May 2: WHOSE
• May 1: ADEPT
• April 30: IDLER
• April 29: BLISS
• April 28: DUMMY
• April 27: WEEDY
• April 26: CLASH
• April 25: KNOWN
• April 24: GENIE
• April 23: OZONE
Learn more about Wordle (Image credit: Nurphoto via Getty)
Wordle presents you with six rows of five boxes each day, challenging you to unveil the hidden five-letter word within to maintain your winning streak. Start off with a strong word like ARISE, or any word with a good mix of common consonants and multiple vowels. Avoid starting words with repeated letters, as you might miss the chance to confirm or eliminate an extra letter. After you submit your guess, you’ll see which letters are right or wrong. A ⬛️ box means the letter isn’t in the word at all, 🟨 means the letter is in the word but in the wrong spot, and 🟩 means you’ve got the right letter in the right place.
Your second guess should complement the initial word, using another strong choice to cover any common letters you missed earlier while steering clear of letters you now know aren’t part of today’s solution. With a bit of luck, you’ll have some colored squares to guide you on the right path.
After that, it’s just a matter of applying what you’ve learned to narrow down your guesses to the correct word. You get six tries in total and must use real words (so no spamming EEEEE to test for an E). Remember, letters can repeat in the solution (e.g., BOOKS).
If you need more guidance, check out our Wordle tips, and to see which words have already been used, refer to the section above.
Originally dreamt up by software engineer Josh Wardle as a surprise for his word game-loving partner, Wordle quickly became a hit with his family before being released to the public. The word puzzle game has inspired numerous spin-offs, focusing on music, math, or geography. Its popularity soared to the point where it was acquired by the New York Times for a hefty sum. It’s only a matter of time before we’re all communicating solely through tricolor boxes.
When baby Kerry was brought home from the hospital, her hand was placed on the space bar of the family Atari 400, a small gesture of parental geekiness that sparked a lifelong love for gaming and the kind of freelance gig her high school career counselor said she couldn’t pull off. She’s now PC Gamer’s word game guru, tackling the daily Wordle challenge to offer readers a hint each day. Her Wordle streak is truly impressive.
Despite her doubts, Kerry somehow managed to secure regular gigs writing about vintage Japanese PC games, enlightening today’s PC gamers about the influential and captivating games of the ’80s and ’90s.
