Hello! If you’re visiting, it’s time for Wordle. We’re providing our daily hints and tips to assist you in discovering today’s answer.

If you want today’s word, scroll down for the Wordle solution. If you’d like to figure it out on your own, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle rapidly transformed into a global sensation, attracting thousands of players each day. Alternative versions of Wordle created by fans also surfaced, including the battle royale Squabble, the music guessing game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle that challenge you to guess multiple words simultaneously.

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

What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word for Wordle is the one that resonates with you. However, if you favor a tactical approach, we have some suggestions that may assist you in selecting a word that could facilitate a quicker solution. One piece of advice is to choose a word that contains at least two different vowels and some frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem like Wordle is getting more difficult, but it is actually no harder than when it first started. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re seeking more of a challenge, though.

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

To delay.

Does today’s Wordle answer contain a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

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

Today’s Wordle begins with the letter D.

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The Wordle answer today is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

DEFER

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to challenge your mind with tomorrow, and we will return once again to provide more helpful hints.

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

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