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**Hello! Are you prepared for today’s Wordle challenge?**
If you’re here, it likely means you’re ready to take on today’s Wordle puzzle. As always, we’ve got some useful tips and hints to help you find the answer.
Want to jump right to the solution? Scroll down to the end of this page to unveil today’s Wordle answer. Prefer to solve it independently? Stay with us for some clues, tactics, and insights to assist you in cracking the code.
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### **What is Wordle, and where did it originate?**
Wordle started as a genuine gift from engineer Josh Wardle to his partner. He could never have predicted it would turn into a worldwide hit, with countless players around the globe solving the daily puzzle. Enthusiasts have even developed spin-offs, including the battle royale-themed **Squabble**, the music identification game **Heardle**, and multi-word puzzles like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s popularity reached such heights that it was ultimately acquired by *The New York Times*. Since then, Wordle has become a beloved fixture for puzzle enthusiasts, even inspiring creators on TikTok to broadcast their gameplay live.
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### **What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?**
There’s no universal answer, but if you’re looking for a strategic advantage, we have some recommendations. A solid starting word typically includes at least two vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? Take a look at our article on the best Wordle starting words.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
At one time, players could access an archive of previous Wordle puzzles to play whenever they liked. However, this feature was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The positive news? The *Times* now provides its own Wordle Archive, though it’s only available to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is growing tougher, but don’t worry—it hasn’t modified in difficulty since it began. For those wanting an additional challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s Hard Mode for a more demanding experience.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
Need a bit of assistance? Here are some clues to guide you:
– **Hint #1:** Today’s word is of an informal nature.
– **Hint #2:** It features no repeated letters.
– **Hint #3:** The word begins with the letter **S**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
Ready for the reveal? If you’re still pondering, consider this your final chance to guess.
Drumroll, please…
**SLANG**
If you didn’t get it this time, don’t fret—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate. We’ll return with more hints and tips to support you!
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**Looking for additional puzzles?**
If you enjoy Wordle, why not explore other games? Visit Mashable’s **games hub** for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and beyond. And if you missed out on yesterday’s Wordle, you can find the answer [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-26-2024).
Happy puzzling!
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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.*