I’m not afraid to admit I stumbled on today’s Wordle. It was tough, even by The New York Times’ standard. Before I give away the answer, I have a few hints and clues that might lead you in the right direction.
Today’s Wordle hints and clues (May 12)
- Hint 1: This word is a noun.
- Hint 2: It refers to a large muscle in the upper arm.
- Hint 3: Begins with ‘B’.
Today’s Wordle answer (No. 1,423, May 12)
Are you still struggling with today’s Wordle? I don’t blame you. The answer is BICEP. This word means a large muscle in the upper arm which turns the hand to face palm uppermost and flexes the arm and forearm..
Today’s Wordle difficulty rating (May 12)
The New York Times said today’s Wordle took players an average of 5.3 out of six guesses to get the correct answer, which doesn’t surprise me. I struggled to get the answer. I’d give it a four out of five on the difficulty rating.
Previous Wordle answers
It’s always worth knowing the previous Wordle answers, even if you weren’t around to guess them. They can even give you clues to tomorrow’s answer. Here are the last five answers:
- BALMY
- MACHO
- SUITE
- SHUSH
- IDLER
How to play more word games after solving today’s Wordle
After solving today’s Wordle, why not check out other word games? The New York Times, LA Times, and Washington Post have crosswords, and then there’s always Strands and Spelling Bee. You can never get enough word games.
