### Need Assistance with Today’s Wordle? We’re Here for You!
Hello! If you’ve arrived here, it must be time for **Wordle**. As always, we are ready to offer hints and strategies to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.
If you prefer to get straight to the answer, scroll to the bottom for today’s **Wordle** solution. However, if you want to tackle it on your own, continue reading for some useful clues and tactics.
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### The Birth of Wordle
**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It swiftly gained international fame, with countless players testing their skills each day. The game’s success spawned a variety of spin-offs, including:
– **Squabble** – A battle royale variant
– **Heardle** – A music guessing challenge
– **Dordle & Quordle** – Versions that require you to guess multiple words simultaneously
Ultimately, **Wordle** became so acclaimed that it was **purchased by The New York Times**, even making its way to TikTok, where users broadcast their gameplay live.
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### What’s the Ideal Wordle Starting Word?
The optimal starting word is one that suits you! Yet, if you want a more tactical method, think about picking a word that has at least two different vowels and frequent consonants like **S, T, R, or N**. Need suggestions? [Explore our tips](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### What Happened to the Wordle Archive?
At one time, previous **Wordle** puzzles were accessible to everyone. However, the archive was later removed at the request of **The New York Times**. Now, the **NYT** provides its own **Wordle Archive**, but it’s limited to **NYT Games subscribers**.
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### Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?
It may seem like **Wordle** is getting trickier, but the game itself hasn’t actually altered. If you seek an added challenge, you can always activate **Hard Mode** in the settings.
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### Hints for Today’s Wordle
Need some assistance? Here are a few clues:
– **A subtle hint:** A route that’s been left or followed.
– **Does it feature a double letter?** No, each letter is distinct.
– **What letter does it begin with?** Today’s **Wordle** starts with **T**.
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### Ready for the Solution?
If you’re still pondering, this is your final opportunity to guess!
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s **Wordle** is:
**TRAIL**
If you didn’t manage to get it this time, don’t fret! A new **Wordle** will be here tomorrow, and we’ll provide more hints to assist you.
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Curious about **yesterday’s Wordle answer**? [Check it out here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-16-2025).