### Need Assistance with Today’s Wordle? We’re Here to Help!
Hello! If you’ve landed here, it must be time for **Wordle**. As always, we’re ready to share hints and strategies to assist you in solving today’s challenge.
If you’re merely after the solution, scroll down to the bottom to find today’s **Wordle** answer. But if you’d prefer to solve it on your own, continue reading for some useful hints and strategies.
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### What’s the Origin of Wordle?
**Wordle** was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with thousands engaging daily. Enthusiasts even created their own variations, such as:
– **Squabble** – A battle royale version of Wordle
– **Heardle** – A music guessing game
– **Dordle & Quordle** – Variations where players guess multiple words simultaneously
The game’s success skyrocketed, culminating in its acquisition by *The New York Times*. It even gained popularity on TikTok, with players broadcasting their attempts live.
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### What’s the Ideal Wordle Starting Word?
The perfect starting word is one that suits you! However, for a tactical advantage, consider opting for a word that has at least two different vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need recommendations? [Take a look at our suggestions](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### What Happened to the Wordle Archive?
Initially, players could browse an archive of previous **Wordle** puzzles. However, this was later taken down at *The New York Times*’ request. Currently, the *NYT* provides its own **Wordle Archive**, but it’s accessible only to *NYT Games* subscribers.
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### Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?
It may seem like **Wordle** is increasing in difficulty, but the challenge level has remained the same since its debut. Nevertheless, if you’re seeking an added challenge, you can always turn on **Hard Mode** in the settings.
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### Clues for Today’s Wordle
Need a bit of assistance? Here are some tips for today’s puzzle:
– **Clue:** A protective covering for a mattress.
– **Repeating Letter?** Yes, the letter **E** appears twice.
– **First Letter:** Today’s word begins with **S**.
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### Today’s Wordle Solution
Here comes the moment of truth! If you’re still stumped, this is your final opportunity.
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s **Wordle** is…
**SHEET.**
Didn’t solve it this time? No problem! A fresh **Wordle** awaits tomorrow, and we’ll return with more helpful hints.
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Want to check yesterday’s answer? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-march-26-2025).
Happy puzzling! 🎉