Hey there! It seems you’re all set for another round of **Wordle**. As usual, we’ve got you covered with daily clues and tips to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.

If you’re only looking for the answer, scroll down to the end to uncover the solution for **October 31’s Wordle**. But if you’d rather tackle it on your own, continue reading for some useful hints, strategies, and tips.

### What’s the origin of Wordle?

**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly became a worldwide phenomenon, with thousands participating every day. Enthusiasts even devised alternate versions, such as the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music identification game **Heardle**, and adaptations like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, requiring you to guess several words simultaneously.

Wordle gained such immense popularity that it was purchased by **The New York Times**, inspiring TikTok creators to stream their gameplay live.

### What is the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The best initial word is one that resonates with you, but if you want to be tactical, we have some recommendations. A solid strategy is to pick a word that contains at least two different vowels along with frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. [Take a look at our guide](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word) for additional suggestions!

### What happened to the Wordle archive?

The original **Wordle** archive, where you could revisit past puzzles, was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. Nonetheless, the Times has since introduced its own **Wordle Archive**, accessible to NYT Games subscribers.

### Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It might seem like Wordle is getting trickier, but the difficulty level has remained the same since its launch. If you want more of a challenge, you can always activate **Hard Mode** for an extra challenge.

### Here’s a clue for today’s Wordle:

It has a spooky vibe.

### Does today’s Wordle contain a double letter?

Nope, there are no letters that repeat in today’s word.

### Today’s Wordle begins with…

The letter **W**.

### The Wordle answer for today is…

Drumroll, please! The answer to today’s **Wordle** is…

**WEIRD.**

Don’t worry if you didn’t figure it out this time. Tomorrow’s puzzle is just around the corner, and we’ll be back with more helpful hints to assist you.

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**Missed yesterday’s Wordle?** [Here’s the answer for October 30.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-30-2024)

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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.*