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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're religious.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 15, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 15, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A belief.

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Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

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The solution to today's Wordle is...

CREED

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Closing arguments are complete in Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman et al. But even as the nine-person jury began deliberations in a federal courthouse in Oakland, Calif., there was nothing normal about this case.

Thanks to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who will decide the future of OpenAI, the tech world's trial of the century may yet have a few surprises up its sleeve.

In case you missed it, this trial was convened to determine the outcome of Musk's 2023 lawsuit, which claimed that his fellow OpenAI cofounders defrauded him. Even before it began, this case had all the hallmarks of a catfight between Silicon Valley frenemies.

The scratching turned out to be fierce. Elon Musk's testy testimony included him being forced to admit his co-parenting relationship with OpenAI executive Shivon Zilis, his eyes and ears at the company. Meanwhile, Sam Altman implied Musk cared more about memes than the company he co-founded.

Will Musk be sanctioned for skipping town?

Just when it seemed the drama couldn't get messier, Musk skipped town when he'd told the judge he'd stick around in case he was needed.

We don't know yet whether Judge Rogers, who runs a tight ship and has brooked no nonsense in this trial, will warn or sanction Musk for a rule violation. Neither the court nor Musk's team has yet officially confirmed that no paperwork was filed prior to Musk's departure to join the U.S. delegation in China.

OpenAI's lawyers made hay out of Musk's absence. "Mr. Musk isn't here today," said the company's lead counsel, William Savitt, during closing arguments. "My clients are here. They're here because they care about this."

It was left to Musk's attorney, Steven Molo, to apologize for his client's absence, and to assure the jury that "this is something he's passionate about."

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Elon Musk's OpenAI testimony

Molo went on to trash Altman and OpenAI president and cofounder Greg Brockman by comparing them to people standing by a rickety bridge, ensuring hikers of its safety. The bridge, in case you don't get the metaphor, is "built on Sam Altman's version of the truth."

But the jury may well see Musk, in this metaphor, as a cynical businessman who didn't even show up at the bridge — or worse, wanted to move the bridge to Tesla and make a profit on it himself, back in 2017.

Musk "never cared about the nonprofit structure" of OpenAI, a company attorney said. “What he cared about was winning."

While Molo repeatedly characterized OpenAI's actions as "stealing a charity," OpenAI's lawyers repeated an equally memorable phrase about Musk: "sour grapes."

How the judge and jury will decide what happens next

Luckily for Musk, the jury's decision in this case is only advisory. Unluckily for Musk, it's the judge who holds all the power at the moment. Not only is she free to disagree with the jury, but she also has the crucial task of deciding what, if anything, Musk is owed by OpenAI.

Rogers will convene additional hearings to discuss remedies that might apply if she and the jury agree that OpenAI breached the terms of its charitable trust. They will also need to agree that Musk filed suit within the three-year statute of limitations.

The TL;DR on that bit: if Musk believed OpenAI's terms had been breached before August 2021, he has no standing.

SEE ALSO: The Musk-Altman trial is already spilling the tea. Here's how.

Musk is asking for a remedy of $150 billion. Rogers isn't bound to give him anything close to that. And of course, no matter what happens, both sides may appeal her verdict to a higher court.

A Musk tweet that might haunt him

Amid the Musk-Altman drama, not to mention Brockman's drama-filled diary, in which he said it would be nice to be making billions, it's important to remember that Musk is also suing Microsoft.

The company's $10 billion investment in OpenAI was a catalyst for Musk's lawsuit; Musk's lawyer says that's when OpenAI's standing as a charitable organization was doomed. It was "a horse of a different color" compared to previous Microsoft investments, Molo said.

Microsoft's closing argument essentially boiled down to: you guys, leave us out of it. The company says none of its due diligence at OpenAI turned up any restrictions against its investment.

Ironically, however, it is Microsoft's presence that might doom Musk. OpenAI's lawyers pointed to a Musk tweet from 2020 that read "OpenAI is essentially captured by Microsoft."

The idea of a nonprofit being "captured" by a for-profit company seems like the very essence of a breach of charitable trust. So why did Musk wait another three years to take legal action? Thanks to the statute of limitations, that may end up being the $150 billion question.

Today's a big day on Paramount+, the premiere of Taylor Sheridan's wildly anticipated new Yellowstone sequel series, Dutton Ranch, has arrived on the streaming service, and I've got the details for you below.

Not everyone has the latest and greatest 3D printer with all the bells and whistles. Especially if you're focusing on bare-bones workhorse machines where raw capability mattered more to your budget than luxury.

Across films like Set It Off, Why Do Fools Fall in Love?, Independence Day, and Kill Bill, critically heralded actress Vivica A. Fox has played a bank robber, an outspoken widow, a single mom, and a former assassin. Now, in Is God Is she plays God. Well, sort of.

Playwright Aleshea Harris translates her celebrated play Is God Is into a compelling road movie centered on Black twin sisters Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), who are on a life-changing quest for revenge. Minutes after being reunited with Ruby (Fox), the mother the girls had thought was long dead, she charges them with a mission: Make your daddy dead.

To the twins, Ruby is "God," because she created them. And who are they to deny God her bloodlust?

SEE ALSO: 'Is God Is' review: The first epic summer movie has arrived

Celebrating the film's release, Fox sat down with Mashable's Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko to talk about her storied filmography, what it's like to play God, and her high opinion of Harris, who she counts as one of her favorite directors to work with, alongside Quentin Tarantino.

Plus, she shares what it is that drives her, and the advice she'd give to those inspired by her.

Is God Is is now playing in theaters.

Bambu Lab is the biggest name in 3D printing right now. Not content with making the hobby accessible to a more casual audience, the company frequently flirts with controversy and finds itself in the news for all the wrong reasons.

SAVE OVER $20: As of May 15, the Lego Icons Fountain Garden is on sale for $77.19 at Amazon. This is $22.80 off its full price of $99.99.

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Lego has dropped some excellent new sets for May, but if you're looking to save cash on a build right now, Amazon has quite a few options on sale. The Lego Icons Fountain Garden is one of them, down to under $80 for a limited time.

As of May 15, the Lego Icons Fountain Garden is discounted to $77.19 at Amazon. This saves you $22.80 off its full price of $99.99, and isn't too far away from its lowest-ever price of $69.95.

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This brick-built garden display would make a delightful addition to your shelves. Coming with 1,302 pieces, the Lego Icons Fountain Garden includes a tiered fountain, lavabo, two cypress trees, flowering grape vines, four pergolas, and tiled pathways. It also comes with figures of a luna moth, bird, and frog that can be placed throughout the garden.

That's not all, though. There are even slots in the base of the garden that allow you to create different displays. That way, you can find the perfect way to show it all off once you're done.

This offer may not stick around for long. Don't miss out on the chance to save on the Lego Icons Fountain Garden set at Amazon.

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Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe returns to television in Dutton Ranch, a new spin-off series starring Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler. The first two episodes are now streaming on Paramount+. If you don't have Paramount+, there is another way to watch.

May is off to an excellent start on Netflix, with some great new shows making headlines, climbing the streaming charts and Rotten Tomatoes rankings, including the cringy roast of Kevin Hart, the unsettling drama Lord of the Flies, and, to throw in a movie pick, Sally Field's heartwarming Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Stephen Colbert's Late Show is coming to an end next week, and David Letterman wasted no time helping him clear the place out.

In the clip above the two Late Show hosts stand on the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater with some stolen talk show chairs, Colbert's Eames desk chair, and a few bonus melons, launching them over the edge at a giant CBS logo far below.

Needless to say it's extremely entertaining viewing, as is Letterman's final message to CBS: "Good night and good luck, motherf***ers."

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Google Gemini can do a lot of cool stuff for free. Things like “Personal Intelligence” and ordering food from GrubHub. However, if you don’t pay for an AI subscription, you’re missing out on one of Gemini’s most useful features.

Donald Trump is in China visiting Xi Jinping at the moment, providing the late night hosts with a swathe of roastable material.

In the Daily Show clip above, Jordan Klepper gleefully compares the Chinese president talking about the Thucydides Trap (a story about a fear of a rising power resulting in war) with Trump talking about Chinese restaurants in the U.S. outnumbering fast food chains.

"That's my president," says Klepper. "Putting his understanding of geopolitics into fast food terms. He gives a summit speech like a third grader who got assigned China for his geography project."

SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert breaks down Trump's awkward visit to China

Klepper goes on to talk about the closed door meeting where Xi reportedly warned Trump against a mishandling of the situation with Taiwan, resulting in the U.S. president appearing to avoid the question at a resulting press conference.

"What happened in the meeting that made him really not want to talk about Taiwan?" asks Klepper. "He's out there like, 'Don't you guys want to talk about anything else? Jeffrey Epstein? I got a lot of redactions. I got time, let's chat!"

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TL;DR: Amazon has the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Starter Kit on sale for $19.99, down from its typical $24.01 price.

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If you’ve wanted to get into the Magic: The Gathering trading card game through its Final Fantasy crossover without paying massive booster box prices, Amazon is offering an easy entry point for under $20.

As of May 15, the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Starter Kit is listed at Amazon for $19.99, down from its usual $24.01 price. That works out to 17% off, with the listing shipped by Amazon and sold by The Card Kid.

Walmart has the same MTG Final Fantasy Starter Kit listed for $23.11, marked down from $29.99. TCGplayer’s listing shows an even lower price of around $16.90. 

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Inside, you get two ready-to-play 60-card decks themed around Cloud, Planet’s Champion, and Sephiroth, Planet’s Heir, giving newer players an easy way to learn Magic without having to build their own deck first. It also comes with two deck boxes, two reference cards, a play guide booklet, four double-sided tokens, and two Magic: The Gathering Arena code cards so both decks can be unlocked online.

Like the rest of the hit expansion, each deck includes Final Fantasy-themed art, rare cards, and one shiny Traditional Foil Mythic Rare Legendary Creature. Inspired by the entire Final Fantasy gaming series, bringing spells, summons, characters, and familiar locations into Magic’s tabletop format.

If you’re a Pokémon TCG fan, the newly-announced Pitch Black expansion is available to pre-order at TCGplayer.

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SAVE $100: As of May 15, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (47mm, LTE) is on sale for $549.99 at Amazon. This is $100 off its list price of $649.99.

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There's a wide range of smartwatches out there, from models that cover the basics of health and fitness tracking to more premium picks for fitness fanatics. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra falls in the latter category, and if you've had your eye on it, Amazon has it on sale for $549.99.

This is a full $100 off its list price of $649.99, which is a very solid deal. It's also not too far away from its lowest-ever price of $529.99.

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If the changing seasons has you itching to spend more time in the sun, the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is a smartwatch that's built to handle those outdoor adventures. It features a durable titanium design that can withstand the toughest of excursions, whether you're running, biking, or swimming.

Features include a Running Coach, Advanced Sleep Coaching, and an Energy Score, which summarizes your wellness for the day based on information from yesterday. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra is stacked with stats to keep you informed during the day. It can even keep you updated on your blood pressure, which is helpful for those hoping to keep a close eye on their health.

If this offer on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has caught your attention, now is the time to buy at Amazon.

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SAVE $60: As of May 15, the Jackery Explorer 300 is on sale for $199 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.

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Camping season is well and truly upon us, and if you're looking at giving your essential kit an upgrade, why not check out this deal on the Jackery Explorer 300? Camping doesn't have to be totally off the grid if you don't want it to be, and if you prefer to stay connected with your devices fully charged, this is the product for you.

This portable power station has a 293Wh lithium-ion battery designed to provide 300W output. And it only weighs 7.1 pounds, so it's easy to carry with you to the campsite. It also has a carry handle on top, making it even easier to transport. It includes two AC outlets, a 60W PD USB-C port (input/output), a USB-A, fast charge 3.0 port, and a DC car port, so you can charge up to six devices at once, including your phone, laptop, or even small cooking appliances.

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It can be recharged a few ways, either through a wall outlet, a car outlet, or compatible solar panels (sold separately). It also supports fast recharging, reaching around 80% in about two hours when using both AC and USB-C inputs together.

As of May 15, it's on sale for $60 off. Right now, you can purchase it for $199 (normally priced at $259). Find this deal at Amazon right now.

Donald Trump's China visit to meet with leader Xi Jinping is the talk of the late night shows, including Late Night with Seth Meyers.

The host used his "A Closer Look" segment to unpack the trip, including the U.S. president's high praise for the Chinese leader, as well as his entourage of tech CEOs including Tesla's Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.

"I just hope Elon Musk comports himself well," said Meyers. "This trip is a high stakes summit between two geopolitical rivals during a time of major global conflict. We need statesmen, people who can project dignity and poise. Elon, all you need to do is attend the state banquet and be normal."

Cut to footage of Musk making faces while at the official dinner (he was reportedly taking a photo with Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun).

"What are you doing, dude? Whistling for your imaginary friend to come save you from Tim Cook?" said Meyers. "You look like an eight-year-old who's ruining the family Christmas card. 'Elon, please, we're sending this to all of our friends.' 'Oh, joke's on you, I don't have any friends, except for Daniel, that is. Come, Daniel!'"

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SAVE $13: As of May 15, the Fire TV Stick HD is on sale for $21.99 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount on the list price.

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The Fire TV Stick HD is back on sale at Amazon, and this time it's down to its lowest-ever price. This model is the newest release of the HD stick, launched this year. As of May 15, it's down to $21.99. That's a $13 saving on its usual price of $34.99.

This version of the Fire TV Stick is a streaming device with Full HD support and WiFi 6 connectivity, designed to give you simple access to streaming apps, live TV, gaming, and more. You'll get streaming options from all the big services, including Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, and whatever else you regularly use.

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It connects directly to your TV’s HDMI port and is now powered through the TV using the included USB-C cable, a big upgrade from the previous version which needed a wall outlet to run. It also comes with an Alexa Voice Remote that can power and control the volume for your TV.

The built-in Alexa can be used to control your smart home. Just tell it to check your cameras or adjust lights, or ask it to check the weather forecast before you head out.

This Fire Stick deal is available at Amazon now.

SAVE $170: As of May 15, the DJI Mini 3 drone is on sale for $379 at Amazon. That's a 31% discount on the list price.

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Existing stock of DJI drones is unaffected by the recent ban on foreign-made drones, which is great news for anyone still eyeing up something from the popular brand. And the best news? Right now the DJI Mini 3 is on sale for its best-ever price. As of May 15, it's dropped to $379 at Amazon, saving you $170.

The DJI Mini 3 is a seriously lightweight drone, coming in under 249 grams. This means it doesn't require FAA registration or Remote ID for recreational flying. It records 4K HDR video and uses Dual Native ISO Fusion to give you incredible content. The drone also supports True Vertical Shooting for vertical video.

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It features a three-axis mechanical gimbal for stabilized filming, Level 5 wind resistance up to 38kph, and brushless motors that support takeoff at altitudes up to 4,000 meters. It can even cope with video transmission from a distance of up to 10 kilometers. And thanks to its battery life you'll get 38 minutes of fly time, extended to 51 minutes when you add on the Intelligent Flight Battery Plus (sold separately).

Don't miss out on this new low price on the DJI Mini 3.

Donald Trump is currently in China to visit leader Xi Jinping, and the trip has already led to a number of moments worthy of a second look.

In the Late Show clip above, Stephen Colbert offers commentary on everything from the awkward initial handshake between presidents to the crowd of children jumping up and down and cheering as Trump walks by.

"Look at that, those kids are so happy...that they got the day off from the iPhone factory," says Colbert. "That joke is based on a true story that I read on my iPhone."

Colbert then moves on to footage of Trump praising Xi as a "great leader" and declaring, "I only say the truth."

"Congratulations!" says Colbert. "'I only say the truth' was Donald Trump's one billionth lie!"

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SAVE $100: As of May 15, the Dyson V11 is on sale for $449.99 at Amazon. That's a 18% discount on the list price.

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If you're looking for a new vacuum, the Dyson V11 has dropped in price again. This time you can save $100.

As of May 15, this cordless stick vacuum (that can transform into a handheld) is down to $449.99 at Amazon.

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As you'd expect from Dyson, this vacuum is a powerful model designed to keep your whole home clean. It has up to 60 minutes of runtime and three different cleaning modes: Auto, Eco, and Boost. Auto mode balances power and battery life for everyday use, Eco mode is designed for when you need a longer runtime, and Boost mode gives you stronger suction for more intensive cleaning.

It even has an LCD screen that displays the selected power mode as well as maintenance alerts and the remaining battery life.

The vacuum includes a Motorbar cleaner head for cleaning different floor types and detangling long hair and pet hair. It can also convert into a handheld vacuum for cleaning awkward areas like stairs or even your car upholstery. It comes with a range of attachments, including a mini soft dusting brush, crevice tool, and Hair Screw Tool.

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