Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for May 7

Time to Wordle, folks! A new puzzle is here and, as always, we're also here to provide some tips and hints to help if you're struggling.

If you couldn't get today's Wordle and want to get straight to it you can scroll all the way to the bottom of this page to get the answer to the May 7 Wordle No. 322. But if you want to try to guess it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to help.

On background: Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle, Wordle has become a daily habit for players around the globe. The game was bought and continues to be run by the New York Times. 

Though it is generally accepted that there is just one Wordle solution to rule them all on a single day, occasionally two different correct answers will share the spotlight.

This is due to changes the New York Times made after acquiring the game.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for May 6.

Heardle, Quordle and Dordle - oh, my

The word game has inspired numerous clones and variations, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and iterations like Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once. 

It may seem like Wordle is getting harder, but we can assure you it isn't. However, you can always switch Wordle to Hard Mode.

Best Wordle starting word?

We have plenty of ideas that can help if you want to be strategic in your selection.

As a general rule of thumb, you'll probably want to fit at least two vowels into your first word, as well as cram in some more common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

Explore the Wordle archive

If you aren't satisfied with only solving one Wordle per day, the whole archive of past Wordle puzzles is also available to play.

Just remember to take breaks and stay hydrated.

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

Today's Wordle is brought to you by the letter 'M'.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

Get your last guesses in, because the final answer will now be revealed!

The solution to Wordle #322 is...

MIDST.

Didn't get it? Not to worry. There's always another chance when it comes to Wordle. See y'all tomorrow!

Reporting by Amanda Yeo, Caitlin Welsh and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.