Greetings! It’s time for Wordle. We bring you fresh hints and tips to assist you in cracking today’s puzzle.

If you seek the answer, fast forward to the conclusion for today’s Wordle solution. If you wish to figure it out on your own, keep reading for hints and tactics.

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What’s the origin of Wordle?

Developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle swiftly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of players daily. Enthusiasts devised alternate versions such as Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle.

The success of Wordle prompted its acquisition by the New York Times, and TikTok users even livestream their gameplay.

What is the optimal Wordle starting word?

The optimal starting word for Wordle is subjective. For a tactical approach, think about utilizing words that include at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What occurred with the Wordle archive?

Initially, the Wordle archive was accessible to all but was taken down at the New York Times’ request. Later, the New York Times launched its own Wordle Archive for NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

Wordle is not more challenging than it was from the start. You can switch on Wordle’s Hard Mode for an added challenge.

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

A wool-bearing South American creature.

Does today’s Wordle answer contain a repeated letter?

The letter L occurs twice.

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

Today’s Wordle commences with the letter L.

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The Wordle answer today is…

Make your final guesses now, as this is your last opportunity before we disclose the solution.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s Wordle is…

LLAMA.

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t guess it this time. A fresh Wordle arrives tomorrow, and we will return with more useful hints.

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

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