Greetings! If you’re on this page, it’s probably time for Wordle. As always, we’re here to provide our daily hints and advice to assist you in solving today’s challenge.

If you wish to know today’s word, feel free to jump to the end of this article for the answer. But if you prefer to figure it out independently, keep reading for clues, suggestions, and tactics.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle swiftly gained worldwide popularity, attracting thousands of daily players. Enthusiasts have also created various alternative versions, such as the battle royale Squabble, the music game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that involve guessing multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle’s immense success led to its acquisition by the New York Times, and TikTok users have even begun live-streaming their gameplay.

What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The optimal Wordle starting word is one that appeals to you. However, if you seek a more strategic approach, we have some recommendations to help you arrive at the answer more quickly. One suggestion is to select a word with at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The complete archive of previous Wordle puzzles was first made accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was later taken down at the New York Times’ request. Nevertheless, the New York Times subsequently introduced its own Wordle Archive, which is only available to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is getting tougher, but it isn’t any more challenging than it was when it launched. You can enable Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re seeking a greater challenge.

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Here’s a subtle clue for today’s Wordle solution:

A plank.

Does today’s Wordle answer include a double letter?

There are no repeated letters.

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

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter B.

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The answer to today’s Wordle is…

Submit your last guesses now, as this is your final opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we disclose the answer.

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

BOARD.

Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t guess it correctly this time. A new Wordle awaits you tomorrow, and we’ll return with more useful hints.

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Contributors Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you’re seeking? Here’s the answer to yesterday’s Wordle.