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**Wordle Proves Tough for Players; Today’s Word Revealed: LIVID**
NEW YORK, NY – Wordle players faced a challenging puzzle today, May 18, 2025, with an average solve rate of 5.2 out of 6 guesses, according to *The New York Times*’ Wordle Review. The word of the day was LIVID, an adjective meaning “discolored by a bruise; black-and-blue” or “very angry; enraged.”
The Wordle Review, a daily feature, provides spoilers, community commentary, and difficulty analysis for the popular word puzzle. The New York Times also highlights artist Marc David Spengler from Stuttgart, Germany, a communication design graduate from the State Academy of Fine Arts Stuttgart. Spengler’s artwork ranges from illustrations to print graphics, and he has collaborated with brands like Hermès, Google, Warby Parker and Vans.
Wordle enthusiasts are encouraged to join the conversation on social media using #wordlereview. The *New York Times Games* team can also be found on Instagram for solving tips and behind-the-scenes content. For technical issues, the Games app offers a help button within the settings menu.
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