Hey there, Wordle enthusiast! If you’ve found your way here, you’re likely seeking some assistance with today’s Wordle challenge. You’re in luck — we’ve got clues, advice, and tactics to steer you towards the answer.
If you’re just after the solution, scroll down to the end. But if you’d prefer to solve it on your own, keep reading for some useful hints.
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A Brief History of Wordle
Wordle was initially developed by software engineer Josh Wardle as a surprise for his partner. It swiftly gained popularity, turning into a daily ritual for players globally. The game’s success led to an influx of fan-made variations like:
– Squabble – a battle royale edition
– Heardle – a music guessing game
– Dordle and Quordle – where you guess several words simultaneously
Ultimately, The New York Times acquired Wordle, and it became particularly popular among TikTok streamers who share their gameplay live.
Selecting the Ideal Starting Word
While picking the optimal starting word is subjective, a thoughtful approach can be beneficial. Consider beginning with a word that contains at least two distinct vowels and common consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? We have a collection of the best starting word options.
What Happened to the Wordle Archive?
There was once a fan-made archive for all previous Wordle puzzles, but it was removed at the request of The New York Times. Nevertheless, NYT has since released its own official archive — available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle Becoming Harder?
It may feel like Wordle is becoming more difficult, but the level of challenge hasn’t shifted since the game’s inception. If you seek a greater challenge, you can always turn on Hard Mode in the game’s options.
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Today’s Wordle Hints
Need a little push in the right direction? Here are a few hints to assist you:
– Subtle nudge: Think of warm climate.
– Double letters? Not today — no repeating letters.
– Initial letter: Today’s word starts with a B.
Still confused? It’s time to take your final shot…
Today’s Wordle Answer Is…
Drumroll, please…
The solution to today’s Wordle is: BALMY.
Don’t fret if you didn’t figure it out this time — tomorrow brings a new puzzle and another opportunity to hone your word skills. We’ll be back with more clues and advice.
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This article was contributed by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.
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