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Hello! If you’re here, it’s likely time for your daily Wordle fix. As usual, we’re equipped with valuable hints and strategies to help you find today’s solution.

If you just want to see the answer, feel free to scroll right to the end of this page. However, if you prefer to figure it out on your own, stay with us — we have clues, tips, and guidance to assist you.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a thoughtful present for his partner. It rapidly gained popularity around the globe, turning into a daily habit for many. Enthusiasts have even crafted their own variations, such as the battle royale-inspired Squabble, the music identification game Heardle, and multi-word challenges like Dordle and Quordle.

Wordle became so popular that The New York Times eventually acquired it. It has also turned into a trend on TikTok, where players broadcast their gameplay live.

What’s the top Wordle opening word?

The ideal opening word is the one that resonates with you — but if you’re seeking a strategic advantage, we have some recommendations. A solid initial guess typically contains at least two different vowels along with frequently used consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

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What happened to the Wordle archive?

Initially, players could explore an archive of all previous Wordle puzzles. However, this was later removed at the request of The New York Times. Now, subscribers to NYT Games can access an official Wordle archive through the Times’ platform.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It might feel like Wordle has become tougher these days, but the difficulty level has actually remained consistent since the start. If you’re in search of a greater challenge, you can always enable Wordle’s Hard Mode in the settings.

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Hints for today’s Wordle:

– A discreet hint: It pertains to a fool.
– Double letter? Yes — the letter M is used twice.
– First letter? Today’s Wordle begins with D.

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

Time to finalize your guesses!

The solution for today’s Wordle is:

DUMMY.

Don’t be concerned if you missed it this time — there’s always a new puzzle tomorrow! And naturally, we’ll return with more hints to assist you.

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The reporting for this article was contributed by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.

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