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**Greetings! Are you set for today’s Wordle?**
As usual, we’re here with daily hints and tips to assist you in tackling today’s puzzle. If you simply want the answer, scroll to the end of this article for the solution. But if you’d prefer to try to solve it on your own, stay tuned for some valuable clues, strategies, and advice.
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### **The Backstory of Wordle**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his significant other. It rapidly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with numerous players taking on the daily word challenge. Enthusiasts even fashioned their own adaptations, including the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-based **Heardle**, and multi-word versions like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s immense popularity led to its acquisition by *The New York Times*. It has also inspired TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving experiences live!
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### **What’s the Optimal Wordle Starting Word?**
The ideal starting word is the one that resonates with you. Nonetheless, if you’re seeking a more tactical method, consider opting for a word featuring at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N. [Here are some ideas to help you kick off](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### **What Became of the Wordle Archive?**
An archive of previous Wordle puzzles that was publicly accessible has been removed at the request of *The New York Times*. Nevertheless, the *Times* has since created its own Wordle Archive, which is available solely to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but the level of difficulty hasn’t genuinely shifted since it began. If you’re after an additional challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s [Hard Mode](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-hard-mode).
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**Related:**
– [NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for February 1, 2025](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-clues-answers-february-1-2025)
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### **Clues for Today’s Wordle**
– **Subtle hint:** It’s utilized to secure metal or plastic.
– **Double letters?** No, this word has no repeating letters today.
– **First letter:** The word starts with **R**.
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**Related:**
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### **And Today’s Wordle Answer Is…**
Drumroll, please!
The answer to today’s Wordle is: **RIVET**.
If you didn’t figure it out this time, don’t fret—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate. We’ll return with more hints and strategies to assist you.
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Missed yesterday’s Wordle? [Here’s the solution](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-31-2025).
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*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*