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**Hello! Are you ready for today’s Wordle?**
If you’ve found your way here, it’s probably time to tackle your daily Wordle challenge. As usual, we’re here with hints, tips, and strategies to assist you in figuring out today’s word.
If you’re simply after the solution, scroll down for today’s Wordle answer. But if you want to solve it yourself, hang on for some useful clues and guidance.
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### **What exactly is Wordle, and what’s its origin?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a surprise for his partner. It swiftly transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, with countless players engaging with the puzzle every day. Enthusiasts even made alternative iterations of the game, including the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which necessitate guessing more than one word at a time.
The game reached such remarkable popularity that it was later acquired by *The New York Times*. It even motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving experiences.
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### **What’s the optimal Wordle starting word?**
Choosing the best starting word is all up to you, but if you’re looking for a strategic advantage, we have a few recommendations. A strong starting word typically contains at least two vowels along with common consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Want more suggestions? [Explore our guide to the best Wordle starting words](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players could access a collection of all past Wordle puzzles. This feature, however, was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The silver lining? *The New York Times* has since rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available solely to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
While it may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, you can rest easy—it’s just as difficult as it was at its initial release. However, if you’re yearning for a more challenging experience, you can activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** for an added level of difficulty.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
Need a little guidance? Here are some hints to assist you:
– **Hint 1:** It’s a form of standard writing, not verse.
– **Hint 2:** There are no letters that repeat in today’s word.
– **Hint 3:** The word kicks off with the letter **P**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
Time’s up! If you haven’t solved it yet, here’s today’s Wordle answer:
**PROSE**
Don’t fret if you didn’t get it this time—there’s always tomorrow! We’ll return with more hints and tips to aid you in taking on the next puzzle.
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### **Looking for additional puzzles?**
If you’re a Wordle enthusiast, why not try out other games? Visit Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.
Missed yesterday’s Wordle? [Here’s the solution to yesterday’s puzzle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-16-2025).
Enjoy puzzling!
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*Reporting contributed by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*