Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for November 9


Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely time for your daily fix of **Wordle**. As always, we’re ready to offer you some useful tips and strategies to tackle today’s puzzle.

If you’re just after the answer, scroll down to the end for the **Wordle** solution for November 9. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, stick around for some clues and advice to assist you.

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### What’s the origin of Wordle?

**Wordle** was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, with millions playing daily. Enthusiasts have even made alternative versions, such as the battle royale-style **Squabble**, the music identification game **Heardle**, and variations like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, where you guess multiple words simultaneously.

Ultimately, **Wordle** grew so immensely popular that the **New York Times** acquired it, inspiring TikTok creators to stream their gameplay live.

### What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word is one that resonates with you. However, if you favor a more tactical method, we’ve got a few recommendations. A solid tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. [Check out our guide for more suggestions](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).

### What’s become of the Wordle archive?

The initial **Wordle** archive, which permitted players to revisit earlier puzzles, was removed at the request of the **New York Times**. Nevertheless, the **New York Times** has now introduced its own **Wordle Archive**, accessible solely to NYT Games subscribers.

### Is Wordle becoming more difficult?

It may feel like **Wordle** is getting harder, but it’s actually not any more challenging than when it first launched. If you’re seeking additional challenge, you can always activate **Wordle’s Hard Mode**.

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### Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle solution:

The word signifies “superior” or “very good.”

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

Yes, one letter occurs twice.

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

The letter **S**.

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### The Wordle answer today is…

Get your last guesses in! Ready?

Drumroll, please…

The answer to today’s **Wordle** is **SWELL**.

Don’t fret if you didn’t succeed this time—there’s always tomorrow! We’ll return with more hints and guidance to support you.

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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.*

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