Wordle Answers for Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Puzzle #860
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TYING
/ˈtaɪ.ɪŋ/verb · 2 meanings
1. To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely.
"Tie the rope to this tree."
2. To form (a knot or the like) in a string or the like.
"Tie a knot in this rope for me, please."
1. Action of the verb to tie; ligature.
2. The act or process of washing ores in a buddle.
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
TYING
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securel..."
Structure
1 vowel (I) · starts with TY · ends in ING · no repeated letters
Definition Hint
To twist (a string, rope, or the like) around itself securely....
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Found 1 letter in the word but wrong position. Reposition it in your next guess.
Pattern emerging: 1 confirmed positions, 3 letters to place. Use process of elimination.
TYING — solved!
Key Insight
After 1 correct and 3 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just TYING.
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What was the Wordle answer on May 9, 2026?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was TYING. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from PALM (4L) to INTELLIGENT (11L).
Was puzzle #860 hard or easy?
Medium. TYING has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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