Well hello, Wordlers! It’s Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, and I’m back again to dive into today’s Wordle. Let’s see what today’s puzzle has in store, shall we?
We got a witty comment today from Mr. Nostil, quite possibly one of my favorite usernames. They wrote:
“You may use a May-themed word in May, but ought you?”
Now that’s clever wordplay. I’m a fan of the word “ought”—a rare but thoughtful word. So let’s take the suggestion seriously and use it as our starting word.
General Hints:
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Today’s word has 5 letters, and ends with R.
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There are two vowels, and they’re not next to each other.
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All letters are unique—no repeats.
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This word is often used in science, geography, or climate discussions.
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Example-Based Hints:
Found in climate and weather news
You’ll often hear phrases like “___ ice caps are melting” or “___ vortex bringing freezing temperatures.” It’s a word that connects to the coldest places on Earth.
Used in biology and animal studies
Think of animals like bears that survive in the Arctic. The word is a key part of their name and identity.
In discussions of opposites
This word is used to describe things that are completely different—“They have ___ opinions” or “those two are on ___ ends of the spectrum.”
In magnetic and scientific contexts
People studying magnets will often refer to this word. It describes one of the two ends of a magnetic field.
Common in documentaries and textbooks
Whether it’s a National Geographic episode or a high school science textbook, this word frequently pops up when exploring extreme environments.
Used in brand names or themes
Products like insulated jackets, beverages, or coolers might use this word to highlight extreme cold or freshness—like “___ Ice” or “___ Fleece.”
⚠️ Spoiler Warning!
If you haven’t played today’s Wordle yet, pause here. Otherwise, let’s solve it together.
Let’s Solve the Puzzle
OUGHT
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We’ve got just one letter: O is in the word, but not in the first position. Not a lot to go on yet, but it’s a start!
Second Guess: CRONY
I don’t know why, but "crony" popped into my head—maybe one of those weird gut feelings. It keeps the O, moves it to the middle, and checks some fresh consonants like C, R, and N.
CRONY
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Interesting! O is still in the word, but not in the middle either. We also got another word "R" but also not in its correct position. That narrows down the possibilities.
Third Guess: MORAL
I’m starting to wonder if O might go second. "MORAL" lets us test a new vowel (A) and brings in the useful consonants M, R, and L.
MORAL
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Now this is progress. O, R, L, and A are all in the word, and A, O is in the correct position! While R and L are in the word but not in the correct position.
We’ve got a solid pattern forming: _ O R A L.
Let’s think of options that fit this mold. Right now, two clear possibilities jump out:
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Polar
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Solar
Both fit everything we know, and I don’t think we’re missing any outliers here.
Fourth Guess: POLAR
It’s a 50/50 guess, but let’s go with “polar” first. If we’re wrong, we still lock in most of the structure.
POLAR
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Boom! Got it in 4!
That felt like a cool breeze of luck… or maybe just some polar intuition.
Wordle Answer for May 28, 2025: POLAR
A crisp, refreshing word—and a satisfying solve. Thanks again to Mr. Nostil for the thoughtful (and punny) suggestion.
Tomorrow’s Wordle Starting Word: FIFTY
That’s right—tomorrow is a special day: my birthday! I’ll be celebrating with the word “fifty” to mark the occasion (strict diet and all—no cake, but maybe a party hat 🎉).
Thanks again for joining me. Let me know how you did in the comments, and drop your favorite starting word—I love seeing them!
Until tomorrow, happy solving!
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