Wordle Answers for Friday, May 16, 2025 — Puzzle #502
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SUNNY
· 1 meaning
1. Bright with sunlight.
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
SUNNY
Answer
Hints (Without Spoilers)
Category
This word relates to "Bright with sunlight...."
Structure
1 vowel (U) · starts with SU · ends in NNY · has repeated letters
Definition Hint
Bright with sunlight....
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Good foundation! 1 letter locked in position. Keep these fixed and test other letters.
Pattern emerging: 2 confirmed positions, 1 letter to place. Use process of elimination.
SUNNY — solved!
Key Insight
After 2 correct and 1 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just SUNNY.
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What was the Wordle answer on May 16, 2025?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was SUNNY. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from JUST (4L) to NECESSARILY (11L).
Was puzzle #502 hard or easy?
Medium. SUNNY has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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