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**Hello! Are you set for today’s Wordle?**
If you’ve found your way here, it’s probably time to take on today’s Wordle challenge. As usual, we’re equipped with valuable tips and hints to assist you in finding the solution.
If you’re just after the answer for today, scroll down to the end of this post. However, if you wish to solve it independently, stay with us for some clues, techniques, and insights to help you decode the puzzle.
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### **What exactly is Wordle and where did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a heartfelt gift for his partner. It rapidly transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of daily players. Fans even created their own adaptations, such as the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-guessing game **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s popularity soared to such an extent that it was purchased by *The New York Times*. It also became a sensation on TikTok, where creators streamed their gameplay live for their audiences.
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### **What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?**
The perfect opening word is whichever feels right for you! However, if you lean towards a strategic method, think about selecting a word that includes at least two different vowels and frequently used consonants like S, T, R, or N. Looking for ideas? We have a few recommendations [here](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### **What became of the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players could easily access an archive of earlier Wordle puzzles whenever they desired. However, that feature was eliminated at the request of *The New York Times*. The positive side? The *Times* now provides its own Wordle Archive, but it’s available only to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting trickier, but the level of difficulty hasn’t actually altered since it first launched. If you seek an additional challenge, you can activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** in the game’s settings.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
– **A subtle hint:** Jam.
– **Is there a double letter?** Yes, there’s a repeating character.
– **What does it begin with?** The word starts with the letter **J**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
If you’re prepared for the big reveal, here it is:
**JELLY.**
Don’t worry if you didn’t guess it this time—there’s always another opportunity tomorrow! We’ll return with more suggestions and tips to assist you in approaching the next challenge.
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### **Searching for more games?**
If you enjoy puzzles, Mashable offers a wide array of games to keep you engaged. Check out our [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and much more.
Want to look back at yesterday’s Wordle? [Here’s the answer](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-22-2024).
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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.*