Wordle Answer Today #1790 — Thursday, 14 May 2026
Today’s Wordle answer for Thursday, 14 May 2026 (puzzle #1790) is here — and we’ve got spoiler-free hints first, so you can keep playing without giving the game away. Scroll carefully if you haven’t solved it yet.
Wordle Hints for 14 May 2026 (No Spoilers)
Not quite there yet? These clues will point you in the right direction without spoiling the answer.
Hint 1 — Category: It’s a common English verb.
Hint 2 — Number of letters: 5 letters, as always.
Hint 3 — Vowels: The word contains two vowels.
Hint 4 — First letter: The word begins with the letter W.
Hint 5 — Meaning: Think of something that moves back and forth unsteadily — or someone who can’t make up their mind.
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Wordle Answer for 14 May 2026
Today’s Wordle #1790 answer is: WAVER
WAVER means to move unsteadily back and forth, or to show hesitation and indecision — as in “her confidence never wavered.” It comes from the Middle English waveren, related to the Old English wæfre, meaning restless or flickering. It’s a tricky one today thanks to the less common V, making it a tougher-than-average puzzle for players who burn through common consonants early.
Yesterday’s answer (Wordle #1789, Wednesday 13 May 2026) was DOWDY.
How Did We Do Today?
WAVER is a solid medium-difficulty puzzle — the opening W and closing R are both reasonable guesses, but that V in the middle is the real stumbling block. If you cracked it in three or four goes, well played. Share your score in the comments or on social media and let us know how you fared!
For more puzzle action, check out yesterday’s Wordle answer or browse our NYT Strands answers for a different kind of word challenge. If you’re into gaming more broadly, our Marvel Rivals Season 8 coverage is well worth a read.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Wordle answer today, 14 May 2026?
A: The Wordle answer for 14 May 2026 (#1790) is WAVER — a verb meaning to move unsteadily or show indecision.
Q: How hard is today’s Wordle?
A: Today’s puzzle rates as medium difficulty. The W start and R ending are findable, but the V in the middle makes it a challenge — especially for players relying on high-frequency consonants in their opening guesses.
Abi has been writing about gaming, sports, puzzles, and UK entertainment since 2019. She covers everything from game reviews and festival previews to your daily Wordle hints — always from a British perspective.
