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Wordle · Archive · #1781 · Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Wordle #1781 Answer — Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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Categoryverb
Vowels1
Starts withL
Difficulty5/10

Hints & Answer

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  1. Hint 1Category
    It's a verb. To close or lock as if with a ___.
  2. Hint 2Vowels & repeats
    Today's word has just one vowel, and all five letters are different.
  3. Hint 3First letter
    It starts with L.
  4. Hint 4Getting closer
    To catch; lay hold of.

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Wordle answer #1781

LATCH

verb /lætʃ/

The Word, Explained

LATCH /lætʃ/ verb

To close or lock as if with a latch.

Tricky because with a single vowel, early guesses reveal little.

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FAQ

What was the Wordle answer for #1781?
Wordle #1781 (Tuesday, May 5, 2026) is LATCH — a verb starting with L.
How hard was this Wordle?
We rated it 5/10 (Medium). Tricky because with a single vowel, early guesses reveal little.