If you’re visiting, it’s likely time for Wordle. As usual, we’re offering our daily hints and tips to aid you in discovering today’s solution.

If you’d prefer just today’s word, scroll down to the end of this article for the Wordle answer. But if you wish to puzzle it out on your own, continue reading for some hints, advice, and strategies to guide you.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle quickly grew into a worldwide sensation, captivating thousands of players across the globe daily. Fan-created alternative versions also emerged, such as the battle royale Squabble, the music guessing game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that challenge you to guess multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle ultimately gained such popularity that it was acquired by the New York Times, with TikTok creators even streaming their gameplay live.

What is the optimal Wordle starting word?

The ideal Wordle starting word is one that resonates with you. However, if you wish to take a more tactical approach, we have a few suggestions to help you choose a word that might expedite your search for the answer. One piece of advice is to select a word containing at least two different vowels, along with some frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What occurred with the Wordle archive?

The complete archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for anyone to enjoy at their convenience, but it was later removed, with the website’s creator indicating it was done at the behest of the New York Times. Subsequently, the New York Times introduced its own Wordle Archive, exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more difficult?

It may seem that Wordle is increasing in difficulty, yet it remains no harder than when it was first launched. You can enable Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re seeking more of a challenge.

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

To spook.

Does today’s Wordle answer contain 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 H.

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The Wordle answer today is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s Wordle is…

HAUNT.

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t figure it out this time. There will be a fresh Wordle for you to challenge your mind with tomorrow, and we’ll return to assist you with more invaluable hints.

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

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