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**Hello! Are you prepared for today’s Wordle?**
If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely time to take on today’s Wordle challenge. As always, we’re here to offer you useful hints and tactics to steer you toward the answer.
If you’re simply seeking the solution, scroll down to the end of this article to discover today’s Wordle answer. But if you’d prefer to figure it out on your own, stay with us for some advice and clues to assist you.
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### **What is Wordle and how did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by Josh Wardle, an engineer who made it as a present for his partner. What began as a straightforward game soon turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with thousands of users logging in each day to solve the word riddle.
Enthusiasts of Wordle have also crafted their own variations, including titles like **Squabble** (a battle royale spin), **Heardle** (a music guessing challenge), and multi-word tasks like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which challenge you to solve several words at once.
The game’s fame eventually led to its acquisition by **The New York Times**, and it has even motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their gameplay live.
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### **What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?**
There’s no absolute “ideal” starting word—it really depends on what works for you. However, if you’re aiming for a strategic advantage, consider beginning with a word that features at least two vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? Explore our guide to the top Wordle starting words.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players had the option to access an archive of past Wordle puzzles for casual play. However, this feature was discontinued at the request of **The New York Times**. The Times has since created its own Wordle Archive, but it is only accessible to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but rest assured that the difficulty level has remained consistent since the game’s launch. If you’re looking for an added challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode**, which requires you to utilize revealed hints in future guesses.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
In need of a little push to crack today’s puzzle? Here are some clues:
– **Hint #1:** It’s a term that indicates a particular skill or talent.
– **Hint #2:** It includes one letter that occurs twice.
– **Hint #3:** It’s a 5-letter word that begins with the letter **K**.
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### **Today’s Wordle solution is…**
Are you ready for the big reveal? If you haven’t figured it out yet, now’s your final opportunity!
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s Wordle is: **KNACK**.
Don’t fret if you didn’t solve it this time—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate! We’ll return with additional hints and tips to assist you again.
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**Seeking more games?**
If you enjoy Wordle, why not check out other puzzles and games? Visit Mashable’s **games hub** for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
Did you miss yesterday’s Wordle? [Here’s the solution to the previous puzzle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-14-2025)
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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.*