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Wordle Answers for Friday, May 16, 2025 — Puzzle #502

5L: SUNNY 8 word lengths Puzzle #502 Published May 16, 2025

Daily answers for all 8 word lengths. Click on any word for detailed analysis.

5-Letter Answer Wordle Unlimited #502
S
U
N
N
Y

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

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Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)

1
S
L
A
T
E

Good foundation! 1 letter locked in position. Keep these fixed and test other letters.

2
S
W
U
N
G

Pattern emerging: 2 confirmed positions, 1 letter to place. Use process of elimination.

3
S
U
N
N
Y

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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