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Issue #1793 Sun 17 May

NYT Wordle Hints & Answer — May 17, 2026

Today's Wordle in five nudges — letter count, first letter, pattern, then the word.

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Single five-letter answer.

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What's a hint for NYT Wordle on May 17, 2026?

NYT Wordle (#1793) on May 17, 2026 answer is 5 letters long with 1 vowel, and it rates 1 out of 4. The ladder above gives its first letter, the letter pattern, and a meaning clue before the full reveal.

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