Greetings! If you find yourself here, it probably signals that it’s time for Wordle. We are offering our daily hints and guidance to assist you in cracking today’s puzzle.

If you’re curious about today’s word, feel free to jump to the conclusion of this article for the answer. Otherwise, keep on reading for insights, advice, and tactics.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle swiftly transformed into a global phenomenon, attracting thousands of daily players. Enthusiasts have created alternative versions such as the battle royale Squabble, the music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle which involve guessing several words at once.

The surge in Wordle’s fame resulted in its acquisition by the New York Times, and TikTok users even stream their gameplay live.

What is the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The optimal starting word for Wordle is one that resonates with you personally. For a more tactical approach, we recommend selecting a word that contains at least two distinct vowels along with common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The full archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for everyone to savor, but it was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. Nevertheless, the New York Times established its own Wordle Archive, which is available exclusively to subscribers of NYT Games.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It might appear that Wordle is becoming more difficult, but it’s actually no harder than it was at its inception. You can enable Wordle’s Hard Mode for added difficulty.

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Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

A pasture.

Is there a double letter in today’s Wordle answer?

There are no repeating letters.

Today’s Wordle consists of a 5-letter word that begins with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter G.

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The Wordle answer for today is…

Get in your last guesses now, as it’s your last opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we disclose the solution.

Drumroll, please!

Today’s Wordle solution is…

GLADE.

Don’t fret if you couldn’t figure it out this time. A new Wordle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with more useful hints.

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This article has contributions from Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.

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