If you’ve landed here, chances are today’s Quordle puzzle has given you more trouble than usual. You’re not alone—Game #1206 is a tricky one. But don’t worry—we’ve got the clues you need to keep your winning streak alive, and if you’re completely stuck, the answers are below (with spoiler warnings!).
Before we dive into the solutions, let’s work through a few strategic hints to help you crack today’s board without spoiling the fun.
Today’s Quordle Hints for Wednesday, May 14 ,2025
Quordle Hint #1: Vowels
Let’s begin with the vowels. These often provide a foundation for working out tougher words.
- Today’s puzzle contains 4 different vowels spread across the four answers.
- Remember, we’re referring to the standard vowels: A, E, I, O, U — not Y (which is sometimes considered a vowel but not here).
So you’ll want to keep a lookout for combinations that make good use of vowel diversity.
Quordle Hint #2: Repeated Letters
Repeated letters can throw off even seasoned solvers. Do any of today’s words contain them?
- Yes — only 1 of the 4 answers today features a repeated letter.
This means that most words are clean, single-letter entries, which simplifies things just a little. However, that one word with a double letter could still be a stumbling block if you’re not careful.
Quordle Hint #3: Uncommon Letters
Sometimes it’s those rare letters that make a puzzle especially challenging. What about today?
- None of the following uncommon letters appear in any of today’s answers: Q, Z, X, or J.
That’s a relief! With those out of the way, your odds of hitting on the right combination improve. Focus instead on more common consonants like T, R, L, D, N, and M.
Quordle Hint #4: Shared Starting Letters
Wondering if any of today’s words start with the same letter?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 words begin with the same first letter.
This clue can help you narrow down your guesses and group your logic accordingly. When words start the same, they often also share some structural characteristics. Keep that in mind.
Quordle Hint #5: What Letters Do They Start With?
If you’re almost there but need one final nudge, here are the starting letters of today’s four words:
- F
- M
- P
- M
That’s right — M makes a double appearance today, just as the earlier clue hinted.
Try coming up with words that begin with these letters and match the vowel and repetition patterns discussed above. Still stuck? No problem. Your answers await below.
Spoiler Alert! Today’s Quordle Answers Below
If you’re ready to reveal the solutions, scroll down a little more. Final warning: this will ruin the challenge if you haven’t tried all your guesses yet!
Today’s Quordle Answers for Wednesday, May 14 ,2025
- FRAIL
- MOTTO
- PULSE
- MIGHT
Let’s break those down briefly:
- FRAIL – A great word to open with; it uses two vowels and common consonants. Not too tricky if you’ve used “RAISE” or “ALERT” as a starter.
- MOTTO – This is the only word today that has a repeated letter (T), which may have tripped you up.
- PULSE – Combines the common U and E vowels and is fairly straightforward once you have a couple of correct letters placed.
- MIGHT – Strong ending! Starts with the same letter as MOTTO and could be one of the tougher ones if you weren’t guessing strong consonant blends.
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How Did You Do?
Let us know in the comments if today’s Quordle felt tougher than usual—or if you smashed it on your first try! Everyone solves differently, and sometimes it’s just a matter of the right starter word.
If you’re looking to warm up for tomorrow, try rotating between starter words like SLATE, CRANE, AUDIO, and ROAST—they each cover common vowels and consonants efficiently.
Want More Puzzles?
Don’t stop here! If you’re enjoying Quordle, be sure to also check out:
- Wordle Today – Our daily breakdown by Marc McLaren.
- NYT Connections & Strands – Two newer daily challenges worth trying if you love word puzzles.
- Or explore the Quordle Daily Sequence for an extra twist on the original ga
