The answer to Wordle #1,787 was

NEWLY

NEWLY: Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,787 scores 73/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 11, 2026?
The Wordle answer for May 11, 2026 (puzzle #1787) was NEWLY.
What does NEWLY mean?
NEWLY: Very recently/lately; in the immediate past.
Why was Wordle #1787 tricky?
NEWLY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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