Some Wordles creep up quietly — and others come biting. November 4, 2025’s NYT Wordle had an edge, a little wild energy that left solvers foaming with frustration before that final flash of green relief.
Top Hints for Today's Wordle: 5th November 2025
Here are eight trimmed-down clues to guide you toward today’s answer:
- It’s a five-letter adjective.
- Starts with S.
- Ends with T.
- Describes something not long.
- Can refer to height, time, or temper.
- Contains both H and R.
- Simple in spelling, but broad in meaning.
- Opposite of “long.”
Answer for Today’s Wordle: 5 November 2025
Today’s puzzle was brisk — fittingly enough. Many solvers guessed smart, start, or shirt, all circling the right pattern before the simplest, most literal option revealed itself.
The answer? SHORT.
Straightforward yet satisfying, short works across contexts — a haircut, a story, a fuse. It’s a word that feels compact but loaded with meaning, proving that brevity really can be brilliance.
When the tiles turned green, the victory felt immediate — neat, tidy, and over before you knew it.
Tricks for Puzzles Like This
Stick with opposites
If “long” pops up in your mind, its antonym might be the clue.
Test functional adjectives
Common descriptors often make great Wordles.
Mind letter pairs
“SH” and “RT” endings tend to stick together.
Keep guesses simple
The best solutions don’t overthink.
Why Today’s Wordle Felt So Fitting
“SHORT” was a perfect reflection of the puzzle itself — direct, efficient, and quietly clever. A quick win that delivered just enough challenge to make the brevity worthwhile.
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