Oh, greetings! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely time for your daily fix of **Wordle** excitement. As always, we’re ready to offer useful hints and techniques to assist you on the path to today’s solution.
If you’re just after the answer, feel free to scroll down to the end of this page. But if you’d prefer to solve the riddle on your own, stay tuned for some advice and clues to aid you.
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### A Brief Note on Wordle’s Creation
**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a loving gift for his partner. He never anticipated it would become a worldwide phenomenon, captivating thousands of players globally who engage with the daily puzzle. Enthusiasts even crafted their own variations, including the battle royale-style **Squabble**, the music-themed **Heardle**, and multiple-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which involve guessing several words simultaneously.
The game surged in popularity, eventually being acquired by *The New York Times*. It even motivated TikTok creators to live stream their gameplay, further solidifying its cultural significance.
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### What’s the Ideal Starting Word for Wordle?
The ideal starting word is one that resonates with you personally, but if you’re inclined toward a more tactical strategy, we have some recommendations. A strong starter often comprises at least two different vowels along with common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Looking for more suggestions? Check our guide to selecting the perfect opening word.
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### What Became of the Wordle Archive?
Previously, players had the ability to access an archive of all former **Wordle** puzzles. However, this was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. Fortunately, the *Times* has since launched its own **Wordle Archive**, though it’s exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.
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### Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?
It may seem that **Wordle** is getting harder, but you can be assured that the level of difficulty hasn’t altered since it began. If you seek an additional challenge, you can always turn on **Hard Mode** in the game settings.
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### Today’s Wordle Tips and Hints
Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some subtle suggestions for today’s puzzle:
– **Hint #1:** It’s large and considerable, though not necessarily weighty.
– **Hint #2:** There are no duplicate letters in today’s word.
– **Hint #3:** The word begins with the letter **H**.
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### Ready for the Solution?
If you’re still grappling with it, now’s your moment to take a final guess. Drumroll, please…
The solution to today’s **Wordle** is: **HEFTY**.
Don’t fret if you didn’t solve it this time—there’s always the puzzle tomorrow to anticipate. And naturally, we’ll return with more helpful hints to assist you.
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### More Games to Discover
Crazy about word games? Visit Mashable’s **games hub** for puzzles such as Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more. If you’re also tackling *NYT Connections* or *The Mini Crossword*, we have hints and solutions for those as well.
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**Missed yesterday’s Wordle?** [Here’s the answer to December 17’s puzzle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-december-17-2024)
Happy puzzling!