**Greetings from Wordle! Here’s All You Should Know About Today’s Challenge**
Hello! If you’re here, it’s likely the moment for your routine *Wordle* fix. As always, we’re ready to share hints, pointers, and tactics to assist you in solving today’s challenge.
If you’re simply after today’s solution, scroll down to the article’s end for the main reveal. However, if you want to tackle it independently, hang tight for some useful clues and insights to aid you along the journey.
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### **What Is Wordle and How Did It Originate?**
*Wordle* was initially designed by developer Josh Wardle as a delightful surprise for his significant other. He certainly didn’t foresee that the game would explode in popularity, drawing in countless players each day. Enthusiasts even crafted their own versions, such as:
– **Squabble**: A battle royale-format *Wordle*.
– **Heardle**: A game for guessing music titles.
– **Dordle** and **Quordle**: Variants where you solve several words simultaneously.
The game’s fame skyrocketed to the point that it was ultimately purchased by *The New York Times*. It even motivated TikTok users to broadcast their gameplay live, solidifying its cultural influence.
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### **What’s the Optimal Wordle Starting Word?**
The ideal opening word varies with each player, but if you seek a tactical advantage, we have some advice. Select a word containing at least two distinct vowels along with some frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Want additional suggestions? Dive into our guide on the top *Wordle* starting words.
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### **What Became of the Wordle Archive?**
For some time, enthusiasts could explore an archive of earlier *Wordle* puzzles to engage with at their leisure. Yet, the archive was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The silver lining? The *Times* has introduced its very own *Wordle* Archive, but it’s exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?**
It may seem as though *Wordle* is getting tougher, but fear not—it’s just as challenging as it was upon its debut. If you’re keen for a greater challenge, you can activate *Wordle*’s Hard Mode for a more demanding experience.
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### **Clues for Today’s Wordle**
Need a little help? Here are some hints to assist you in cracking today’s puzzle:
– **Hint 1**: It’s a nimble, swimming cephalopod.
– **Hint 2**: The word contains no letters that repeat.
– **Hint 3**: It’s a 5-letter word beginning with the letter **S**.
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### **And the Moment of Truth… Today’s Wordle Solution Is…**
If you’re set for the big reveal, here it is: Today’s *Wordle* answer is **SQUID**.
Don’t be concerned if you didn’t figure it out this time—tomorrow brings a new opportunity! We’ll return with more hints and insights to support you with the next puzzle.
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### **Other Games to Discover**
If you enjoy *Wordle*, why not explore other puzzles? Visit Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more. And if you’re also engaging with NYT’s *Connections* or *The Mini Crossword*, we have hints and answers for those as well.
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### **Searching for Yesterday’s Wordle Answer?**
Missed out on yesterday’s puzzle? No worries—you can find the solution [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-19-2025).
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*This article was brought to you by contributions from Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*