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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 21, 2025

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Today 's Wordle is a 5 -letter word that starts with... today 's answer is... ALARM .

If you just want to be told today 's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today 's solution.

Keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to help you find the solution.

There will be a new Wordle for you tomorrow .

VR Score

33

Informative language

13

Neutral language

79

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

25

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

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long-living

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