If you’re here, it’s probably time for Wordle. As always, we’re offering our daily hints and tips to assist you in figuring out today’s answer.

If you’re eager for today’s word, jump to the end of this article for the Wordle solution. Otherwise, keep reading for clues, tips, and strategies to help you out.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle quickly captured global attention, with thousands indulging in it daily. Fans also devised alternate Wordle formats, including battle royale Squabble, music guessing game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that involve guessing multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle gained such fame that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok creators have even been streaming their gameplay.

What’s the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The optimal Wordle starting word is one that appeals to you personally. However, if you seek a more tactical approach, we have suggestions to help you select a word that may lead to a faster solution. One recommendation is to choose a word that includes at least two different vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The full collection of previous Wordle puzzles was initially open to anyone at any time but was subsequently taken down at the request of the New York Times. Nonetheless, the New York Times later introduced its own Wordle Archive, accessible solely to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is becoming tougher, but it is no more difficult than it was at the outset. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re in search of a heightened challenge.

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Here’s a subtle hint regarding today’s Wordle answer:

A book.

Does today’s Wordle answer feature a double letter?

There are no repeating letters.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that begins with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter N.

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The Wordle answer for today is…

Make your final guesses now, as this is your last opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we unveil the answer.

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

NOVEL.

Don’t fret if you didn’t get it this time. A new Wordle will be waiting for you tomorrow, and we’ll return with more useful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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