Letter Shape
LATCH follows the CVCCC consonant-vowel pattern.
Past Wordle Word: LATCH
May 5, 2026, puzzle #1781, LATCH, and related archive context.
Answer for This Date
May 5, 2026 maps to Wordle #1781, and that puzzle used LATCH. It starts with L, ends in CH, and fits the CVCCC letter shape.
LATCH
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How the Date Maps to Puzzle Number
The calendar date May 5, 2026, the puzzle number 1781, and the answer LATCH all point to the same archived record.
LATCH uses five unique letters, which helps distinguish it from nearby archive answers.
Answer Traits
Vowels
A with a common vowel profile across tracked answers.
Repeats
Every letter is unique in this answer.
Starts with LEnds with CHRare letters: None
FAQ
Was LATCH the answer for Wordle 5/5/26?
Yes. Wordle #1781 on May 5, 2026 used LATCH as the final answer.
Can I confirm the answer by puzzle number instead of the date?
Yes. Puzzle #1781, the date May 5, 2026, and the answer LATCH all point to the same archived record.
Where should I go if I need today's board instead?
Use the Wordle hint today page for the live daily puzzle rather than this historical record.