### Need Assistance with Today’s Wordle? We’re Here to Help!
Hello! If you’re here, it’s time for **Wordle**. As usual, we’re ready with hints and advice to assist you in solving today’s challenge.
If you’d prefer to jump directly to the solution, scroll down to the end of this article. But if you wish to tackle it on your own, continue reading for some useful clues and tactics.
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### What’s the Origin of Wordle?
**Wordle** was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a surprise for his partner. It soon evolved into a worldwide phenomenon, with countless individuals engaging daily. Enthusiasts even created alternate versions, including:
– **Squabble** – A battle royale-style version of Wordle
– **Heardle** – A guessing game focused on music
– **Dordle & Quordle** – Variants that challenge players to guess multiple words simultaneously
The game gained immense popularity, leading to its acquisition by **The New York Times**, and it even generated a trend of TikTok influencers streaming their gameplay.
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### What’s the Ideal Wordle Starting Word?
The optimal starting word is one that suits your style, but if you seek a tactical advantage, consider selecting a word containing at least two different vowels along with frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Looking for ideas? **[Explore our top Wordle starting words](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).**
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### What Became of the Wordle Archive?
Players once had the opportunity to access an archive of former **Wordle** puzzles at their convenience. However, this feature was later taken down at the request of **The New York Times**. The NYT has since launched its own **Wordle Archive**, but access is limited to **NYT Games** subscribers.
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### Is Wordle Becoming More Challenging?
You might get the impression that **Wordle** is becoming harder, but the level of difficulty remains the same. If you’re in search of added challenge, you can activate **Hard Mode** in the game settings.
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### Today’s Wordle Clues
Need a little push? Here are some hints to assist you:
– **Hint:** An additional sum of money gained.
– **Double Letters?** No duplicate letters today.
– **Starting Letter:** Today’s word begins with **B**.
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### Prepared for the Solution?
If you’re still pondering, this is your final opportunity to make a guess!
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s **Wordle** is:
**BONUS** 🎉
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### Try Again Tomorrow!
If you didn’t succeed this time, don’t stress—there’s always a new **Wordle** on the horizon! We’ll return with more hints and techniques to assist you.
Interested in additional word games? **[Visit our games hub](https://games.mashable.com/)** for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more!
Curious about yesterday’s **Wordle** answer? **[Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-8-2025).**