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**Hello! Are you ready for today’s Wordle?**
If you’ve come here, it’s probably time to take on today’s Wordle challenge. As usual, we’re here to offer you useful hints, tips, and strategies to help you find the solution.
Want to bypass the challenge and see the answer immediately? Scroll down for today’s Wordle answer. But if you prefer to figure it out on your own, hang tight for some hints and guidance to assist you along the way.
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### **What is Wordle, and how did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a heartfelt gift for his partner. It swiftly gained global acclaim, with countless players around the world enjoying the daily word puzzle. Enthusiasts even devised their own variations, including the battle royale-style **Squabble**, the music-guessing game **Heardle**, and multi-word puzzles such as **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s popularity skyrocketed to such an extent that it was ultimately acquired by *The New York Times*. Wordle has also fostered a lively community, with TikTok creators streaming their gameplay and sharing strategies.
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### **What’s the optimal Wordle opening word?**
The ideal opening word is one that suits you, but if you’re seeking a strategic advantage, we’ve got some recommendations. A solid starting word often features at least two vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? Take a look at our guide to the top Wordle opening words.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players were able to access an archive of old Wordle puzzles to play at their leisure. However, this archive was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The Times has since launched its own Wordle Archive, although it’s only accessible to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but you can rest assured that the difficulty level hasn’t shifted since the game’s launch. If you’re in search of an extra challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s Hard Mode for a more rigorous experience.
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### **Tips for today’s Wordle**
Need a bit of assistance with today’s puzzle? Here are some clues to kick off your solving:
– **Subtle hint:** It’s the hue you get when blending red, blue, and yellow.
– **Are there any double letters?** No, today’s word has no repeated letters.
– **First letter:** Today’s Wordle starts with the letter **B**.
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### **Drumroll, please… Today’s Wordle solution is:**
**BROWN**
If you didn’t get it this time, don’t fret! There’s always another opportunity to test your abilities with tomorrow’s Wordle. We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you.
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### **Looking for additional puzzles?**
If you enjoy word games, Mashable has plenty to keep you engaged. Visit our [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.
Want to check out yesterday’s Wordle? [Here’s the answer to yesterday’s puzzle.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-24-2024)
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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.*