Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 15

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Good morning, Team Wordle! A new puzzle is here daily and we're here to provide tips and hints to help if you're struggling.

If you couldn’t get the answer for Wordle 330 on May 15 and just want to know what it was, you can scroll down to the bottom of this page to find today’s word.

If you want to try to guess it yourself or just learn more, keep reading for some background, tips and strategies we've reported on here at Mashable.

In case you're new to the game - welcome! - and a little about Wordle: Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle, Wordle has become a daily habit for players around the globe. The game was bought and continues to be run by the New York Times. 

It may seem like Wordle is getting harder - we can assure you it isn't. However, you can always switch Wordle to Hard Mode.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for May 14.

What's a Heardle? A Dordle?? A Quordle?!

The word game has also inspired numerous clones and variations, such as Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and iterations like Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once. 

Best Wordle starting word?

We have plenty of ideas that can help if you want to be strategic in your selection.

As a general rule of thumb, you'll probably want to fit at least two vowels into your first word, as well as cram in some more common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Explore the Wordle archive

If you aren't satisfied with only solving one Wordle per day, the whole archive of past Wordle puzzles is also available to play.

Just remember to take breaks and stay hydrated.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though it is generally accepted that there is just one Wordle solution to rule them all on a single day, occasionally two different correct answers will share the spotlight.

This is due to changes the New York Times made after acquiring the puzzle game.

And now, a hint for today’s Wordle…

It can be a noun or a verb.

Today’s 5-letter word starts with…

The letter ‘y’.

What's the answer to Wordle 330 on May 15?

Today’s answer is…

YIELD.

Check back for more!

Reporting by Amanda Yeo, Caitlin Welsh and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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