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**Hello! Are you prepared for today’s Wordle?**
As usual, we’re here to provide daily hints and advice to assist you in solving today’s challenge. If you’re simply seeking the answer, scroll down to the bottom for today’s Wordle solution. However, if you prefer to figure it out on your own, stay tuned for some useful clues, strategies, and insights.
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### **What is Wordle, and how did it start?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a considerate gift for his partner. It swiftly gained immense popularity, with thousands of players around the globe enjoying the game on a daily basis. Enthusiasts even created alternative versions, such as the competitive **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which require guessing multiple words at once.
The game’s fame skyrocketed to the extent that it was purchased by **The New York Times**, and it even motivated TikTok creators to stream their Wordle-solving journeys.
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### **What’s the ideal Wordle opening word?**
The optimal starting word is one that suits your style, but if you’re looking for a tactical advantage, we’ve got some suggestions. Select a word with at least two different vowels and a variety of common consonants like S, T, R, or N. In need of ideas? Explore our guide to the best Wordle starting words.
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### **What happened with the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players could tap into an archive of earlier Wordle puzzles to enjoy at their convenience. However, the archive was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. Later, the Times launched its own Wordle Archive, but it is exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting harder, but don’t worry; the difficulty level has remained unchanged since the game began. If you crave an additional challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** for a more difficult experience.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
Need a little assist to identify today’s word? Here are some hints:
– **Hint #1:** Prioritize strength over intellect.
– **Hint #2:** There are no letters that repeat.
– **Hint #3:** The word begins with the letter **B**.
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### **Today’s Wordle solution is…**
Time’s up! If you haven’t figured it out yet, here’s the answer to today’s Wordle:
**BRAWN**
Don’t be concerned if you missed it this time—there’s always the next day! We’ll return with more hints and advice to help you tackle the upcoming puzzle.
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**Interested in more games?**
If you enjoy puzzles, visit Mashable’s **games hub** for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and beyond. And if you missed yesterday’s Wordle, you can find the answer [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-21-2024).
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*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.*