### Need Assistance with Today’s Wordle? We’re Here to Help!
Hello! If you’ve arrived here, it can only mean one thing: it’s time for **Wordle**. As always, we’re ready with hints and tricks to assist you in solving today’s challenge.
If you’d prefer to bypass the suspense and find out the answer right away, scroll to the bottom for today’s **Wordle** solution. But if you’re eager to solve it yourself, continue reading for useful tips and tactics.
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### The Backstory of Wordle
**Wordle** was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a meaningful present for his partner. It swiftly exploded in popularity worldwide, attracting thousands of daily players. Enthusiasts even created their own variations, including:
– **Squabble** – a competitive version
– **Heardle** – a music trivia game
– **Dordle** and **Quordle** – where you guess several words simultaneously
The game’s fame skyrocketed, leading to its eventual purchase by *The New York Times*. It even became a sensation on TikTok, with creators streaming their sessions live.
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### What’s the Ideal Wordle Starting Word?
The optimal starting word is one that suits you! However, if you want a tactical advantage, we suggest using a word with at least two different vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need additional suggestions? [Take a look at our guide](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### What Became of the Wordle Archive?
At one time, players could explore an archive of previous **Wordle** puzzles. However, this feature was removed upon the request of *The New York Times*. Now, the *NYT* has its own **Wordle Archive**, but it’s accessible only to *NYT Games* subscribers.
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### Is Wordle Becoming Tougher?
It may appear that **Wordle** is getting harder, but the difficulty level remains the same. However, if you’re seeking an added challenge, you can activate **Hard Mode** in the game settings.
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### Clues for Today’s Wordle
Need some assistance? Here are a few hints for today’s word:
– **Hint:** A curve in the road or an untruthful person.
– **Double Letter?** Yes! The letter **O** is present twice.
– **Starting Letter:** Today’s word starts with **C**.
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### Today’s Wordle Solution
It’s time for the big reveal! If you’re still guessing, now’s your final opportunity.
**Drumroll, please…**
The solution to today’s **Wordle** is:
**CROOK**
Didn’t manage to guess it this time? No problem! A new **Wordle** challenge will be here tomorrow, and we’ll provide fresh hints to assist you.
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### More Word Games to Enjoy
If you enjoy **Wordle**, be sure to try other entertaining word games like **NYT Strands**, **Connections**, and **The Mini Crossword**. [Discover more puzzles here](https://games.mashable.com/).
Looking for the answer to yesterday’s **Wordle**? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-14-2025).
Happy puzzling! 🎉