Wordle Answer for May 13, 2025

The Wordle for May 13, 2025 solved to AWARE. Below are the starting-word hints for every turn count, plus the meaning and origin of the word itself.

The answer

AWARE

What aware means

Having knowledge or perception of something; conscious of or noticing a fact, situation, or detail.

Where the word comes from

From Old English *gewær*, meaning "cautious" or "wary," which combined the prefix *ge-* with *wær* (careful, watchful). The root *wær* traces to Proto-Germanic *waraz*, likely related to the idea of being on guard or taking heed. The word gradually shifted from primarily meaning "cautious" to its modern sense of "having knowledge or perception of."

Hints for May 13, 2025

Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.

Solve in 2 turnsaward
Solve in 3 turnswhare
Solve in 4 turnswears
Solve in 5 turnsareas
Solve in 6 turnswater

Synonyms of aware

  • evocative
  • cognizant
  • redolent
  • knowledgeable
  • mindful
  • heedful
  • careful
  • reminiscent

Used in a sentence

She became _____ of the smoke only after the fire alarm started blaring throughout the building.

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