Alright, let’s talk Wordle, specifically Wordle # [assuming the count continues] in May 2025, let’s imagine it’s May 18th, 2025. Keep in mind, this is purely speculative since we’re playing in the future!

The global obsession with Wordle hasn’t waned much. Sure, there have been other word games that tried to steal its thunder, some with even more elaborate mechanics (think daily crosswords merging with deduction games), but Wordle’s simplicity is its power. It’s that quick dopamine hit of solving a puzzle, the smug satisfaction of getting it in three guesses, and the collective commiseration when everyone struggles with the same tricky word.

So, May 18th, 2025 rolls around. The anticipation is palpable. What diabolical word will the Wordle gods throw at us today? The online forums are already buzzing with initial guesses and strategic starting word discussions. Some are still clinging to their tried-and-true “ADIEU” or “AUDIO” openers, while others have embraced data-driven starting words, constantly analyzing past Wordle solutions to find the most statistically advantageous combinations of letters.

Perhaps the Wordle of the day is a slightly obscure, but perfectly valid, five-letter word. Something like “TRICE,” meaning “in a moment; instantly.” The first few guesses, full of common vowels and consonants, yield little to no information. A sea of gray squares stretches across the screen, dotted with the occasional yellow, teasing the player with the possibility of a correctly placed letter. Frustration mounts.

Players who started with a less common vowel might be cursing their decision. Those who favored consonants early on are feeling slightly more smug, but they’re still far from the solution. The chat rooms fill with increasingly desperate pleas for help and increasingly outlandish guesses.

Then, a breakthrough! Someone stumbles upon a crucial letter, perhaps the “R,” and suddenly a whole new set of possibilities opens up. “BRINE,” “CRIME,” “PRIME,” “GRIPE” – the potential words flood the mind. The tension thickens. Which one is it? The player carefully considers the remaining available letters, analyzes the previous guesses, and finally, with a deep breath, types in their answer: “TRICE.”

Success! The screen erupts in a satisfying green glow, and the player breathes a sigh of relief. The word is shared on social media, complete with the obligatory grid of colored squares. Some share their triumph, others their near misses, and still others their utter defeats. The cycle begins anew, and the world waits for the next day’s Wordle, ready to test their vocabulary and strategic thinking once more.

Of course, this is all hypothetical. Maybe the Wordle of May 18th, 2025, will be a simple, straightforward word that everyone solves in two guesses. Or maybe it will be so ridiculously obscure that it breaks the internet. Only time will tell!