**Hello there! Prepared for Wordle?**
If you’ve arrived here, it’s likely time to tackle today’s **Wordle** challenge. As ever, we’re equipped with valuable tips and tactics to steer you toward the answer.
Want the solution instantly? Scroll down to unveil today’s Wordle answer. Prefer to crack it yourself? Stick around for some hints and strategies to enhance your guessing skills.
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### **What is Wordle and where did it originate?**
Wordle was first developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of players daily. Enthusiasts have even devised alternate versions, including the battle royale-like **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word puzzles such as **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s popularity surged to such extremes that it was eventually purchased by *The New York Times*. It has even motivated TikTok creators to stream their gameplay.
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### **What’s the optimal Wordle starting word?**
The optimal starting word is personal—it’s whatever resonates with you! However, if you’d like a tactical advantage, consider selecting a word featuring at least two different vowels along with frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Looking for ideas? Take a look at some of our suggested effective starter words.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, you had the option to browse an archive of previous Wordle puzzles online. Nonetheless, this archive was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. Now, the *Times* provides its own Wordle archive, but it’s accessible only to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle has grown tougher, but rest assured, the level of difficulty hasn’t shifted since its launch. If you crave an extra challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** for a more demanding experience.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle:**
– **Subtle hint:** Baked bread.
– **Double letter clue:** The letter T appears two times.
– **Starting letter:** Today’s Wordle kicks off with T.
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### **And the Wordle answer is…**
Drumroll, please!
Today’s Wordle solution is: **TOAST**.
If you didn’t get it this time, no need to fret—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate. We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you.
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### **In search of additional games?**
If puzzles are your thing, check out Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
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### **Missed yesterday’s Wordle?**
No worries! You can find the answer to yesterday’s puzzle [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-30-2025).
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*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*