Today’s Wordle solution might pose a challenge, no matter what your initial guess is.

If you’re after the solution for today, scroll down to the end. If not, continue on for hints, guidance, and tactics.

This day’s NYT Wordle challenge is simple if you’re into running.

Where did Wordle originate?

Developed by engineer Josh Wardle for his significant other, Wordle swiftly gained worldwide popularity, attracting thousands of players each day. Enthusiasts created alternative variations, such as the battle royale Squabble, the music game Heardle, and versions like Dordle and Quordle that allow for guessing several words simultaneously.

So successful, Wordle was acquired by the New York Times, with TikTok users streaming their gameplay live.

What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal Wordle starting word varies by person. For a tactical method, think about a word that includes at least two vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What occurred with the Wordle archive?

The Wordle puzzle archive was once open to all but was removed at the request of the New York Times. The New York Times now provides its own Wordle Archive for subscribers to NYT Games.

Is Wordle becoming more difficult?

Wordle has not become harder than it was at its start. You can activate Wordle‘s Hard Mode for additional difficulty.

Here’s a discreet hint for today’s Wordle solution:

A spasm.

Does the answer to today’s Wordle contain any double letters?

The letter S is found twice.

Today’s Wordle consists of a 5-letter word and starts with…

Today’s Wordle begins with the letter S.

The solution for today’s Wordle is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

SPASM

If you didn’t solve it this time, don’t fret. A new Wordle will be available 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 piece.

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