BULGE
Pun Play: Do you HEFTY answers?

My Gameplay: PIOUS, WATER, FLUKE, UNCLE, BULGE
This puzzle stretched things out before snapping into place. Early guesses didn’t quite narrow it down, but the letter “U” started guiding the way. The appearance of “L” and “G” helped lock down the framework, and by the time “UNCLE” hit, the finish line was clear. “BULGE” landed solid and satisfying in the fifth slot. That’s the beauty of Wordle — a small swell of struggle followed by the release of the answer. Have a super Saturday. On to tomorrow!