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**Hello! Excited for today’s Wordle?**
As always, we’re here to offer you valuable hints and strategies to solve today’s riddle. If you’re simply after the answer, scroll down to the end of this article. But if you’re interested in cracking it yourself, stay tuned for some clues, methods, and insights to aid you on your journey.
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### **What’s the origin of Wordle?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a considerate gift for his partner. It rapidly transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, with countless players around the globe enjoying the game each day. Enthusiasts even made their own variations, such as the battle royale-themed **Squabble**, the music-guessing challenge **Heardle**, and multi-word tests like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which ask players to solve multiple puzzles at once.
The game’s immense popularity ultimately resulted in its purchase by **The New York Times**, and it even motivated TikTok creators to livestream their Wordle-solving experiences.
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### **What is the ideal Wordle starting word?**
The optimal starting word is one that suits you, but if you want to approach it strategically, we have some suggestions. Pick a word containing at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need additional inspiration? Check out our guide on selecting the perfect starting word.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players were able to reach an archive of earlier Wordle puzzles whenever they wished. However, the archive was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. The NYT has since launched its own Wordle Archive, but it is only accessible to subscribers of NYT Games.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
Though it may seem like Wordle is getting trickier, the level of difficulty hasn’t actually shifted since the game began. If you’re seeking a more challenging experience, you can always switch on Wordle’s **Hard Mode** for an added layer of complexity.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
– **Subtle hint:** It signifies giving something to others.
– **Double letters?** Nope, no repeating letters today.
– **First letter:** Today’s Wordle commences with the letter **S**.
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### **Today’s Wordle solution is…**
It’s time to finalize your guesses! Are you ready?
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s Wordle is: **SHARE**.
If you didn’t nail it this time, don’t fret—there’s always tomorrow! We’ll return with more tips and hints to aid you as you take on the next puzzle.
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**In search of more puzzles?**
Explore Mashable’s **games hub** for enjoyable selections such as Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and beyond. And if you’re a fan of other NYT games, we offer hints and answers for **Connections**, **The Mini Crossword**, and more.
**Missed yesterday’s Wordle?** [Here’s the solution to December 24’s puzzle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-24-2024)
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*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*