Wordle Answers for Wednesday, May 13, 2026 — Puzzle #864
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CRASH
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Medium
Difficulty
3
Avg Guesses
85%
Solve Rate
CRASH
Answer
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Category
A common 5-letter English word.
Structure
1 vowel (A) · starts with CR · ends in ASH · no repeated letters
Definition Hint
Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3
Full analysis →Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)
Great start! 1 letter in position, 1 more in word. Build around the correct positions.
Pattern emerging: 2 confirmed positions, 2 letters to place. Use process of elimination.
CRASH — solved!
Key Insight
After 2 correct and 2 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just CRASH.
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What was the Wordle answer on May 13, 2026?
The 5-letter Wordle answer was CRASH. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from FLEX (L) to COMPOSITION (L).
Was puzzle #864 hard or easy?
Medium. CRASH has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.
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