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**Greetings! Are you set for today’s Wordle?**
If you’ve arrived here, it’s likely time to face today’s Wordle challenge. As always, we’re ready to offer valuable hints and techniques to steer you toward the answer.
If you’re solely interested in today’s solution, feel free to navigate to the end of this article for the Wordle answer for November 21. However, if you wish to solve it independently, stay tuned for some clues and advice to assist you on your journey.
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### **What is Wordle, and where did it originate?**
Wordle was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It swiftly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with countless players across the globe embracing the daily word puzzle. Enthusiasts even created their own variations, like the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges such as **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which require players to tackle multiple puzzles at once.
The game’s popularity skyrocketed to such an extent that it was eventually bought by **The New York Times**. It even led TikTok creators to broadcast their gameplay live, further solidifying its cultural significance.
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### **What’s the optimal starting word for Wordle?**
The ideal starting word is whichever one resonates with you! However, if you prefer a more tactical method, we have some advice. Select a word containing at least two different vowels and a combination of common consonants like S, T, R, or N. This can expedite your process in narrowing down the options.
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### **What occurred with the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players had the option to view an archive of all prior Wordle puzzles. Nevertheless, this was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. Subsequently, the Times launched its own Wordle Archive, which is now exclusively accessible to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may appear that Wordle is growing more complex, but rest assured, the level of difficulty hasn’t shifted since the game began. If you’re seeking an additional challenge, you can activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode**, which introduces an extra layer of difficulty to your guesses.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle:**
– **A subtle hint:** It’s a treasure from the ocean.
– **Does it have any repeating letters?** No, there are no duplicate letters today.
– **Initial letter:** The word starts with the letter **P**.
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### **And the moment we’ve been waiting for… Today’s Wordle answer is:**
**PEARL.**
If you weren’t able to guess it this time, don’t fret—tomorrow will bring another opportunity! A new Wordle puzzle will be ready for you, and we’ll be here with more tips and clues to assist you.
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### **Additional games and puzzles to discover:**
If you enjoy Wordle, why not explore other games? Check out Mashable’s **[games hub](https://games.mashable.com/)** for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and much more. And if you’re interested in other NYT games, we have hints and answers for **[Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-november-22-2024)** and **[The Mini crossword](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-clues-answers-November-22-2024)** as well.
Looking for yesterday’s Wordle answer? **[Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-21-2024).**
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*Authored by Mashable’s team of puzzle enthusiasts: Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*