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

If you need today’s word, scroll down to the end for the solution. Otherwise, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Devised by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle rapidly turned into a global sensation, with thousands participating each day. Enthusiasts created alternate versions, including the battle royale Squabble, the music game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that necessitate guessing multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle’s popularity soared to the extent that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok creators stream themselves playing live.

What’s the optimal Wordle starting word?

The ideal Wordle starting word is the one that resonates with you. For a more tactical method, we have suggestions to assist you in selecting a word that may help you arrive at the solution quicker. One suggestion is to opt for a word containing at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The full archive of previous Wordle puzzles was accessible for anyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. Nevertheless, the New York Times launched its own Wordle Archive, accessible only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is becoming more difficult, but it isn’t any tougher than when it first began. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode for an added challenge.

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

Annoyed.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a repeated letter?

The letter T appears two times.

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

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter R.

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The Wordle answer today is…

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

Drumroll please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

RATTY.

Don’t feel discouraged if you didn’t guess it this time. Another Wordle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return 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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