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**Hello! Are you set for today’s Wordle?**
As always, we’re here to supply you with hints, tips, and techniques to help you solve today’s puzzle. If you’re just after the answer, scroll to the end of this article for today’s Wordle solution. But if you’d prefer to figure it out yourself, stay tuned for some useful clues and insights!
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**What is Wordle, and where did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a heartfelt present for his partner. He had no idea that it would turn into a worldwide phenomenon, with millions of players around the globe facing the daily word challenge. Enthusiastic fans quickly created their own variations, including games like *Squabble* (a battle royale format), *Heardle* (a music guessing game), and multi-word challenges such as *Dordle* and *Quordle*.
The game’s rise in popularity eventually led to its acquisition by *The New York Times*. It even motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving experiences!
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**What’s the ideal Wordle starting word?**
The “ideal” starting word truly depends on your personal choice, but if you’re seeking a strategic advantage, consider selecting a word that includes at least two vowels along with common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? We have a few suggestions to kick things off.
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**What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players could explore an archive of past Wordle puzzles, but it was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. However, the *Times* later set up its own Wordle Archive, which is now available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.
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**Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is increasingly tough these days, but you can rest easy knowing that the level of difficulty hasn’t altered since the game first launched. If you’re seeking an extra challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s Hard Mode for a more rigorous experience.
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**Hints for today’s Wordle:**
– **Subtle hint:** It signifies to give or provide something of worth.
– **Double letters?** No, there are no repeating letters in today’s word.
– **Starting letter:** Today’s Wordle starts with the letter *E*.
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**Drumroll, please… Today’s Wordle answer is:**
**ENDOW**
If you didn’t manage to guess it this time, don’t fret—there’s always the next day! We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you in tackling the upcoming puzzle.
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**Want to explore more games?**
If you enjoy puzzles, take a look at Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more. And if you’re interested in yesterday’s Wordle, you can find the solution [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-4-2024).
Happy puzzling, and see you tomorrow!
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*Contributors: Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*