If you have arrived here, it must be time for Wordle. We are sharing our daily hints and tips to assist you in discovering today’s answer.

If you simply wish to know today’s word, skip to the end of this article for the solution. Otherwise, continue 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 transformed into a global sensation, with thousands participating daily. Alternate Wordle versions created by enthusiasts also surfaced, including battle royale Squabble, music guessing game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle that challenge you to guess multiple words at the same time.

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

What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The most effective Wordle starting word is the one that resonates with you. For a tactical approach, we have a few suggestions to help you choose a word that could lead you to the solution more quickly. One suggestion is to pick a word containing at least two distinct vowels, along with frequently used consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The complete archive of past Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for anyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. Nonetheless, the New York Times later launched its own Wordle Archive, available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more difficult?

It may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but it is not actually any more challenging than it was at the onset. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you seek a greater challenge.

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

Refreshing and cool.

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 begins with the letter M.

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The Wordle answer for today is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

MINTY.

Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t guess it this time. Another Wordle will be available tomorrow for you to flex your brain, and we will return again 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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