Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, it likely means it’s time for your daily fix of **Wordle**. As always, we’re ready to offer some valuable hints and advice to help you towards today’s solution.
If you’re only after the answer, just scroll to the bottom of this page for the **Wordle** solution for November 3. But if you’d rather solve it on your own, hang tight for some clues, techniques, and tips to assist you on your journey.
### What is the origin of Wordle?
**Wordle** was initially devised by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It swiftly turned into a worldwide craze, with countless individuals playing each day. Enthusiasts have even developed their own versions of the game, such as the battle royale-style **Squabble**, the music game **Heardle**, and variants like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which challenge you to guess multiple terms simultaneously.
Eventually, the popularity of **Wordle** escalated to the point where it was acquired by the **New York Times**, and even TikTok creators have begun streaming their gameplay.
### What is the optimal Wordle starting word?
The optimal starting word is the one that resonates with you, but if you’re looking to be tactical, we have a few recommendations. A beneficial tactic is to select a word that includes at least two distinct vowels and some common consonants such as S, T, R, or N. This could aid you in narrowing down the answer more efficiently.
### What happened to the Wordle archive?
There was once an archive of previous **Wordle** puzzles that anyone could tackle anytime. However, it was removed at the request of the **New York Times**. Now, the **New York Times** provides its own **Wordle Archive**, but it is exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.
### Is Wordle becoming more challenging?
It may appear that **Wordle** is increasingly difficult, but it’s not actually tougher than when it first launched. If you’re seeking a challenge, you can always activate **Hard Mode** in the game settings.
### Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle solution:
A raging fire.
### Does today’s Wordle solution include a repeated letter?
Nope, today’s word does not contain any letters that repeat.
### Today’s Wordle begins with…
The letter B.
### The Wordle solution today is…
Time for your final guesses! Ready?
Drumroll, please…
The solution to today’s **Wordle** is **BLAZE**.
If you didn’t get it this round, don’t fret! There’s always tomorrow’s puzzle, and we’ll return with more helpful tips to steer you right.
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**Missed yesterday’s Wordle?** [Here’s the answer to November 2’s puzzle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-2-2024)
*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.*