Title: Solving Today's Wordle: Tips and Tricks Are you ready to take on the challenge of today's Wordle puzzle? Look no further for some helpful insights to solve this brain teaser. First things first, take a deep breath and clear your mind of any distractions. This game requires your full attention and focus. Start by guessing a five-letter word and submitting it. You'll receive feedback in the form of colored squares. A gray square means the letter is not in the word, while a red square means the letter is correct but in the wrong position. A green square means the letter is correct and in the correct position. Use this feedback to your advantage. Take note of the letters in the correct position and try to form other words using those letters. This process is called deduction. Another useful strategy is to guess similar words that have the same starting letter and length. For example, if the correct word is "smile", you could also try guessing "smirk" or "spike". But remember, the key to solving Wordle is patience and persistence. Don't give up if you don't succeed on the first try. Keep trying different combinations and use the feedback to guide your next attempt. So what are you waiting for? Start guessing and unravel the mystery of today's Wordle puzzle. Happy solving! Columnist Talya Minsberg reviews the day's puzzle in the Wordle game. Her review contains spoilers and was published on May 18, 2023, via NYT Gameplay.