### Looking for Assistance with Today’s Wordle? We’re Here to Help!
Greetings! If you’ve landed here, it’s likely time for **Wordle**. As always, we’re providing hints and strategies to assist you in solving today’s challenge.
If you’re simply after the solution, scroll down to the bottom to find today’s **Wordle** answer. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading for some useful hints and tactics!
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### The History of Wordle
**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a playful gift for his partner. He had no idea it would transform into a global phenomenon, with countless players engaging in the daily word challenge.
Enthusiasts quickly created their own variations, including:
– **Squabble** – a competitive Wordle format
– **Heardle** – a music guessing game
– **Dordle** and **Quordle** – where you tackle multiple words simultaneously
Eventually, **Wordle** gained such popularity that it was acquired by **The New York Times**. The game even motivated TikTok users to broadcast their daily attempts!
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### What’s the Optimal Starting Word for Wordle?
The ideal starting word is one that suits you, but if you seek a tactical advantage, we have some suggestions. A strong initial word should contain at least two vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N.
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### What Happened to the Wordle Archive?
At one time, players could explore an archive of previous **Wordle** puzzles. However, this was later taken down at the behest of **The New York Times**. Now, the **NYT** has its own **Wordle Archive**, but it’s exclusively available to **NYT Games** subscribers.
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### Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?
It may appear that **Wordle** is increasingly tough, but the level of difficulty hasn’t altered since the game was first introduced. However, if you’re seeking an additional challenge, you can activate **Hard Mode** in the game settings!
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### Looking for a Hint for Today’s Wordle?
– **Clue:** Utilized post-wash cycle.
– **Double Letter?** Indeed! The letter **R** shows up twice.
– **Starting Letter:** Today’s word begins with **D**.
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### Today’s Wordle Solution Is…
It’s time for the big reveal! If you haven’t figured it out yet, this is your final opportunity.
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s **Wordle** is:
**DRYER.**
If you didn’t get it right this time, no worries! A new **Wordle** will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with more useful hints.
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### More Word Games to Try
Enjoying **Wordle**? Check out other fantastic word games like **NYT Connections**, **The Mini Crossword**, and more!
Looking for additional puzzles? Visit our [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and an array of exciting challenges.
Curious about yesterday’s **Wordle** answer? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-24-2025).
Enjoy puzzling! 🎉