**Today’s Wordle: Tips, Hints, and the Solution**

Greetings! If you’re here, it’s time for **Wordle**. As always, we’re ready to offer helpful hints and strategies to lead you to today’s answer.

If you prefer to bypass the challenge and just reveal the answer, scroll down. But if you’re keen on figuring it out on your own, continue reading for some insightful clues.

### The History of Wordle

**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of players each day. Enthusiasts even crafted their own variations, like the battle royale-style **Squabble**, the music-based **Heardle**, and multi-word tasks such as **Dordle** and **Quordle**.

The game’s rise in popularity reached a peak when **The New York Times** acquired it. It has since fostered a devoted community, with many players live-streaming their sessions on TikTok.

### What’s the Optimal Starting Word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word is one that suits you, but if you’re seeking a tactical advantage, think about selecting a word with at least two vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need assistance choosing one? [Take a look at our suggestions](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).

### What Became of the Wordle Archive?

Initially, previous **Wordle** puzzles could be played by anyone at any time. However, the archive was subsequently taken down at the request of **The New York Times**. The publication has since launched its own **Wordle Archive**, but it’s accessible only to NYT Games subscribers.

### Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?

It may seem that **Wordle** is getting tougher, but the game itself hasn’t changed. However, if you’re seeking additional difficulty, you can activate **Hard Mode** in the game settings.

### Today’s Wordle Clues

– **Hint:** A short, catchy tune or melody.
– **Double Letter?** Yes, the letter **T** occurs twice.
– **Starting Letter:** Today’s word begins with **D**.

### Today’s Wordle Solution

Ready for the big reveal? If you haven’t figured it out yet, now’s your final opportunity!

**Drumroll, please…**

The solution to today’s **Wordle** is:

**DITTY**

If you didn’t manage to get it this time, don’t be concerned! A new puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints to assist you.

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Want to check yesterday’s answer? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-13-2025).