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**Hello, Wordle enthusiasts!**

If you’re here, it’s time to take on the challenge of today’s **Wordle** puzzle. As always, we’re ready to offer useful tips and strategies to help you reach the answer.

If you simply want the answer, don’t hesitate to scroll to the end of this article where today’s Wordle solution is disclosed. However, if you prefer to figure it out on your own, stay tuned for some guidance and hints to assist you.

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### **What is Wordle and how did it start?**

Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a considerate gift for his significant other. It rapidly captured global attention, with thousands of players engaging with the daily puzzles. Fans even invented their own variations, including games such as **Squabble** (a battle royale variant), **Heardle** (a music trivia game), and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.

The game’s popularity soared, leading to its acquisition by *The New York Times*. It has since motivated numerous TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving escapades.

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

The optimal starting word is whatever resonates with you, but if you’re seeking a tactical advantage, we’ve got some recommendations. A solid opening word typically contains at least two vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. For more inspiration, take a look at our guide for selecting the perfect Wordle starter.

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### **What occurred with the Wordle archive?**

Previously, players could explore an archive of all past Wordle puzzles. Nonetheless, it was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The Times has since rolled out its own Wordle archive, but it’s only accessible to NYT Games subscribers.

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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**

Although it may seem that Wordle is getting tougher, the level of difficulty has remained consistent since it began. However, if you’re searching for an additional challenge, you can activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** in the game settings.

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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**

Need a slight push in the right direction? Here are some pointers for today’s puzzle:

– **Hint 1:** The word signifies “unsteady or trembling.”
– **Hint 2:** There are no letters repeated in this word.
– **Hint 3:** The word commences with the letter **S**.

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### **Today’s Wordle solution is…**

It’s time to finalize your last guess! Ready?

**Drumroll, please…**

The answer to today’s Wordle is: **SHAKY**.

If you didn’t nail it this time, don’t fret—tomorrow’s puzzle awaits! We’ll return with more hints and strategies to support you.

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### **More puzzles to enjoy**

If you enjoy Wordle, why not explore some other exciting games? From Mahjong and Sudoku to crosswords, Mashable’s **games hub** has plenty of options to keep you engaged.

Searching for yesterday’s Wordle solution? You can find it [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-2-2024).

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*Article contributions by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*