Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for October 29, 2025

The Wordle solution for today should be straightforward if you excel at deciphering facial cues.

If your intention is to simply find out the word for today, feel free to scroll to the end of this article for the revelation of today’s Wordle answer. However, if you prefer to tackle it on your own, continue reading for tips, hints, and tactics to help you.

What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially devised by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle quickly grew into a global sensation, engaging thousands of players worldwide on a daily basis. Fan-created versions of Wordle also emerged, including the battle royale Squabble, the music recognition game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle that require guessing multiple words simultaneously.

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

What is the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word for Wordle is one that resonates with you. That said, if you like to be tactical, we have several suggestions to help you choose a word that could lead you to the answer more quickly. A useful tip is to opt for a word containing at least two distinct vowels along with some frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The full collection of previous Wordle challenges was once accessible to anyone wanting to play at their leisure, but it was subsequently removed, with the website’s creator indicating that it was taken down at the request of the New York Times. Nonetheless, the New York Times later introduced its own Wordle Archive, which is available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is getting more challenging, but it is actually no more difficult than it was when it first launched. However, you can activate Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re seeking a greater challenge.

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

A frown.

Does today’s Wordle answer feature a double letter?

There are no repeating letters.

The Wordle for today is a 5-letter word that begins with…

Today’s Wordle begins with the letter G.

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

GLARE

If you didn’t manage to guess it this time, don’t be discouraged. A new Wordle will be waiting for you tomorrow to exercise your mind, and we’ll return to assist you with more valuable hints.

Are you also trying NYT Strands? Check out the hints and answers for today’s Strands.

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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