Today's Wordle answer for Wednesday, May 8

If you're looking for the answer to today's Wordle you'll find it below, ready to turn a tough game into a quick win. And if you're looking for general tips or even a fresh hint for the May 8 (1054) puzzle, you'll find those here too. However you want to win Wednesday's Wordle, we can get you there.

Today's puzzle was a tricky one for me. One particular letter helpfully turned up early, only to then refuse to turn green until the very last row—and even then, only because I'd run out of alternative places to put it.