Letter Shape
DELVE follows the CVCCV consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: DELVE
May 16, 2022, puzzle #331, DELVE, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
May 16, 2022 maps to Wordle #331, and that puzzle used DELVE. It starts with D, ends in VE, and fits the CVCCV letter shape.
DELVE
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date May 16, 2022, the puzzle number 331, and the answer DELVE all point to the same archived record.
DELVE repeats E, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
E with a very common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Repeated letter: E.
Starts with DEnds with VERare letters: V
FAQ
Was DELVE the answer for Wordle 5/16/22?
Yes. Wordle #331 on May 16, 2022 used DELVE as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #331, the date May 16, 2022, and the answer DELVE all point to the same archived record.
Where should I go if I need today's board instead?
Use the Wordle hint today page for the live daily puzzle rather than this historical record.