**Today’s Wordle: Clues, Strategies, and the Solution**
Greetings! If you’ve arrived at this page, it’s time for **Wordle**. As usual, we have some handy hints and tactics to assist you in finding today’s answer.
If you’re here solely for the solution, scroll to the end of this article. But if you prefer to uncover it on your own, continue reading for some valuable clues and tricks.
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### **The Birth of Wordle**
**Wordle** was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It quickly captured the world’s attention, with thousands of players enjoying it every day. Enthusiasts have even created alternative versions, including:
– **Squabble** – A competitive, battle-royale type of Wordle
– **Heardle** – A guessing game centered around music
– **Dordle & Quordle** – Challenging adaptations that involve guessing several words simultaneously
The game’s fame skyrocketed to the point that it was eventually acquired by **The New York Times**. It has also motivated TikTok users to livestream their gaming sessions.
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### **What’s the Optimal Starting Word for Wordle?**
The ideal starting word is one that suits your strategy, but if you’re looking for a strategic advantage, we have some suggestions. A solid strategy is to select a word with at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N.
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### **What Happened to the Archived Wordle Puzzles?**
Earlier, players could explore an archive of previous **Wordle** puzzles. However, this was later removed at the request of **The New York Times**. The NYT has since launched its own **Wordle Archive**, but it is exclusive to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?**
It may appear that **Wordle** is getting tougher, but the level of difficulty remains unchanged. However, if you’re seeking an additional challenge, you can activate **Hard Mode** in the game settings.
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### **Clues for Today’s Wordle**
– **A subtle hint:** The angle of the arm.
– **Is there a double letter?** No, there are no repeating characters.
– **First letter:** Today’s word starts with **E**.
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### **Today’s Wordle Solution**
Now for the moment of truth! If you haven’t figured it out yet, this is your final opportunity.
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s **Wordle** is:
**ELBOW**
If you didn’t succeed this time, don’t fret! A new **Wordle** will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints to assist you.
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