Wordle Answer for May 3, 2026
On May 3, 2026, the daily Wordle puzzle resolved to PUFFY. Here's the full breakdown — hints for each turn count, the definition, and the supporting clues we generated when this puzzle was live.
The answer
PUFFY
What puffy means
Swollen or enlarged in appearance, often from fluid retention, inflammation, or excess air filling something out.
Where the word comes from
From the verb "puff," which came into Middle English from Old French "pofier" or imitative Germanic sources, likely related to Old Norse "púfa" (to blow). The suffix "-y" transforms the verb into an adjective. The word ultimately traces back to imitative or onomatopoetic roots reflecting the sound and action of blowing air, with the adjective form describing something swollen or filled with air.
Hints for May 3, 2026
Each row is the starting word our algorithm picks for that turn count, with the tiles Wordle would have shown in response.
Synonyms of puffy
- large
- big
- tumid
- unhealthy
- puffing
- tumescent
- huffing
- bloated
Used in a sentence
The baker pulled the croissants from the oven, their golden, _____ layers perfectly baked and ready to serve.
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