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**Hello! Are you set for today’s Wordle?**
As always, we’re here to offer you valuable hints and strategies to conquer today’s challenge. If you’re only in search of the answer, just scroll down to the end of this article. However, if you’d prefer to tackle it independently with a bit of assistance, stay with us for some tips and clues!
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### **What is Wordle and where does it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a heartfelt present for his partner. He had no idea it would turn into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting countless players to the daily word challenge. Enthusiasts even crafted their own variations, such as the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-centric **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s fame surged to a level where it was acquired by **The New York Times**, and it continues to motivate TikTok creators who broadcast their gameplay.
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### **What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?**
The perfect starting word is one that works best for you, but if you want to strategize, here’s a tip: select a word that includes at least two different vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need more suggestions? Take a look at our guide for selecting the ideal starting word.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
There was a time when players could explore an archive of previous Wordle puzzles to enjoy at their convenience. However, the archive was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. The silver lining? The Times now provides its own Wordle Archive, but it’s exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may appear that Wordle is getting tougher, but you can rest easy knowing that the level of difficulty hasn’t altered since the game began. If you’re seeking an additional challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** in the settings.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle:**
– **Subtle clue:** Consider something that moves straight up or down.
– **Duplicate letters?** Nope, today’s word has no repeating letters.
– **First letter:** The word starts with the letter **P**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
Ready for the reveal? Make your final guess now!
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s Wordle is: **PLUMB**.
If you weren’t able to figure it out this time, no problem—there’s always tomorrow! We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you in solving the next puzzle.
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### **Looking for more games?**
If you enjoy puzzles, visit Mashable’s **games hub** for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and beyond. And if you’re also playing **NYT Strands** or **Connections**, we’ve got hints and answers for those as well!
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**Missed yesterday’s Wordle?** [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s puzzle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-10-2024)
*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*