If you find yourself here, it’s time for Wordle. We’re offering our daily tips and hints to assist you in discovering today’s answer.

If you want today’s word, skip to the bottom for the solution. Otherwise, continue reading for clues, tips, and tactics.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle swiftly turned into a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of daily players. Enthusiasts created alternate versions, featuring battle royale Squabble, the music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that require the guessing of multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle gained such immense popularity that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even broadcast themselves playing live.

What is the optimal Wordle starting word?

The ideal Wordle starting word is one that resonates with you. For a strategic edge, we have several suggestions to assist you in selecting a word that may lead to a swifter solution. One suggestion is to pick a word that includes at least two different vowels and common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The full archive of previous Wordle puzzles was once accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the New York Times’ request. However, the New York Times later launched its own Wordle Archive, which is exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is getting tougher, but it is no more challenging than it was at the outset. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re looking for increased difficulty.

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

To frighten someone

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 begins with the letter D.

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The answer to today’s Wordle is…

Submit your final guesses now, as it’s your last opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we unveil the solution.

Drumroll please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

DAUNT.

Don’t feel disheartened if you didn’t get it right this time. Tomorrow will bring a new Wordle for you to challenge your mind with, 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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