If you’re present, it’s time for Wordle. We’re providing our daily hints and suggestions to assist you in discovering today’s answer.

If you seek today’s word, skip to the bottom for the solution. If you prefer to solve it independently, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies to support you.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a surprise for his partner, Wordle rapidly turned into a global sensation, with thousands participating daily. Alternate versions crafted by fans also appeared, including battle royale Squabble, music guessing game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that require you to guess multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle gained such fame that it was acquired by the New York Times, with TikTok creators even streaming their gameplay live.

What’s the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word in Wordle is one that resonates with you. However, if you want to be more tactical, we have several suggestions that may assist you in finding the solution more quickly. One piece of advice is to choose a word that contains at least two different vowels, along with common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The complete collection of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the New York Times’ request. Nevertheless, the New York Times then introduced its own Wordle Archive, available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem that Wordle is becoming more challenging, but it is not any harder than when it first started. You can enable Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re looking for a greater challenge, though.

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Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

A stringed instrument.

Does today’s Wordle answer feature a double letter?

There are no repeating letters.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that begins with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter B.

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The Wordle answer today is…

Submit your final guesses now, as it’s your last opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we unveil the solution.

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

BANJO.

Don’t feel discouraged if you didn’t guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle tomorrow, and we’ll return to assist you with more useful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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