A new week brings a fresh set of brain-bending challenges in Quordle, and if you’re here, you’re likely stuck (or trying to maintain that golden streak). Whether you’re a daily solver or a curious first-timer, these Quordle hints for Monday, May 19 (game #1211) will help nudge you in the right direction. If you want to go spoiler-free, you’ll find helpful clues below. But if you’re ready to see the answers, scroll a bit further.
What is Quordle?
If you’re new, Quordle is a popular Wordle alternative where you solve four five-letter words simultaneously in just nine guesses. It’s a daily ritual for many word nerds, and while the challenge is greater than Wordle, it’s also far more rewarding.
Also read: Today’s Wordle Hints and Answer for May 19 , 2025 – #1430
Quordle Today Hints for May 19, 2025
Hint 1 – Vowels
How many different vowels are used in today’s Quordle answers?
3 different vowels
As usual, we’re only counting the standard vowels: A, E, I, O, and U. Y may appear, but it’s not considered a vowel in this context.
Hint 2 – Repeated Letters
Do any answers have repeated letters today?
No repeated letters today
That simplifies things a bit! With no double letters to worry about, each guess can cover more ground efficiently.
Hint 3 – Uncommon Letters
Do the letters Q, Z, X, or J appear today?
Nope – none of these tricky letters are in play
That’s good news. No curveballs like JAZZY or XENON today – all the words use fairly common letters.
Hint 4 – Starting Letters (1)
Do any answers start with the same letter today?
No – all starting letters are different
Variety is the spice of life, and also today’s puzzle.
Hint 5 – Starting Letters (2)
Here are the starting letters for today’s four words:
C
H
D
W
This should give your solving a serious boost – use starting guesses that incorporate these initials to gain quick insights.
Quordle Today Answers for May 19, 2025
Ready to see the solutions? No more stalling — here are the answers for Monday, May 19, 2025 (Game #1211):
- CLINK
- HANDY
- DITCH
- WAIVE
Let’s break them down:
- CLINK is a satisfying word to solve — it just sounds right when you get it.
- HANDY is one of those everyday words that’s surprisingly tricky when under pressure.
- DITCH brings back memories of hiding spots and escape routes — classic Quordle!
- WAIVE might throw you off, especially with that tricky V near the end.
None of the words use repeated letters, and all are fairly common — but the mix of consonants made this a slightly tougher challenge than it first appeared.
Related:
Daily Sequence Today (Game #1211) – The Answers
If you’ve also played Quordle’s Daily Sequence mode today, here are the correct words in order:
- STALE
- PALER
- SIGMA
- ANNEX
- STALE and PALER were easier to spot with the right starters.
- SIGMA is a nice curveball — always cool to see Greek letters pop up.
- ANNEX was perhaps the trickiest, especially with the double “N”.
Also read: Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Answers for Monday, May 19
Final Thoughts
Today’s Quordle was moderately difficult — no repeated letters or obscure vocabulary, but the mixture of similar-sounding endings made it deceptively tricky. If you got stuck on WAIVE like many did, don’t worry. That V is sneakier than it looks.
Whether you solved all four with guesses to spare or just scraped through on the final try, the most important part is that you showed up and gave it a shot. That’s the magic of Quordle — the balance of logic, vocabulary, and a little luck.
Let us know how you did today in the comments below. Did CLINK come to you instantly? Did WAIVE throw you off? Come back tomorrow for more Quordle hints and answers!
