Wordle Today (#697): Wordle answer and hints for May 17

Having a hard time with today’s Wordle? Fear not, we’re here to assist! We possess the answer for Wordle (#697) from May 17, and we’ve also got some useful clues to help steer you towards the solution. To ensure we don’t spoil your enjoyment prematurely, we’ve conveniently located the answer at the very bottom of the page, giving you a chance to try out the hints first.

So let’s dive in, starting with a recap of yesterday’s answer.

Yesterday’s Wordle answer

Let’s start by first reminding ourselves of yesterday’s Wordle answer for those new to the game or who don’t play it daily, which was “latte“. So we can say that the Wordle answer today definitely isn’t that. Now, with that in mind, perhaps take another stab at it using one of these Wordle starting words and circle back if you have no luck. We’ll be here waiting.

Hints for today’s Wordle

You’re back! Still can’t figure it out? We have today’s Wordle answer right here, below. But first, one more thing: Let’s take a look at three hints that could help you find the solution, without giving it away, so there’s no need to feel guilty about keeping your streak alive — you put in some work, after all! Or just keep scrolling for the answer.

• Today’s Wordle starts with the letter P.
• Today’s Wordle only uses one vowel.
• Today’s Wordle is a silly 2011 trend that was featured in a cold opening for The Office and referenced in the Jay-Z song “Gotta Have It.”

Today’s Wordle answer

Are you still having trouble? No worries — you can’t get them all! If you just want to see today’s Wordle answer to continue your streak, you can find it below.

The answer to today’s Wordle is …

PLANK

Today’s Wordle definition

“A plank is also a type of physical exercise that helps strengthen the core, among other muscles. In a standard plank, you hold your body off the ground, supported by your toes and forearms, while keeping your body straight and rigid, somewhat resembling a wooden plank. This exercise is popular in various workouts and fitness programs because it works multiple muscle groups at the same time.”

Tips for tomorrow’s Wordle

While it may appear that Wordle is purely a game of chance, there are actually some effective strategies you can employ to maximize your clues with minimal guesses, thereby increasing your odds of deciphering the final word within the given attempts. Your initial guess is critical, and a good strategy is to make use of vowels (A, E, I, O, and U).

There are several starting words like “adieu,” “media,” “arise,” and “radio” that players have found to be particularly useful. However, avoid words with repeating letters to conserve your precious guesses. The goal is to identify the vowels present in the mystery word, then add common consonants, and gradually narrow down your options.

For your second word, given that your first guess provided a solid foundation, start incorporating more common consonants such as R, S, and T. Successful options include “stern,” “irate,” and “atone.” Always remember to avoid using any letters from previous rounds that appeared in gray as they are not part of the word.

With the mystery solved, and the definition clarified, you are now equipped with some handy tips to conquer tomorrow’s Wordle.