Wordle Answers for Tuesday, May 12, 2026 — Puzzle #863
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HINGE
/ˈhɪndʒ/ USnoun · 2 meanings
1. A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc.
2. A naturally occurring joint resembling such hardware in form or action, as in the shell of a bivalve.
1. To attach by, or equip with a hinge.
2. (with on or upon) To depend on something.
Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
HINGE
Answer
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Category
This word relates to "A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a d..."
Structure
2 vowels (I, E) · starts with HI · ends in NGE · no repeated letters
Definition Hint
A jointed or flexible device that allows the pivoting of a door etc....
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: 1 confirmed positions, 2 letters to place. Use process of elimination.
HINGE — solved!
Key Insight
After 1 correct and 2 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just HINGE.
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What was the Wordle answer on May 12, 2026?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was HINGE. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from MEMO (4L) to CONTINENTAL (11L).
Was puzzle #863 hard or easy?
Medium. HINGE has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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