Greetings! If you find yourself here, it’s probably Wordle time. As always, we present our daily hints and suggestions to assist you in discovering today’s answer.

If you are only interested in today’s word, feel free to skip to the end of this article for the Wordle answer. But if you wish to figure it out on your own, keep reading for hints, tips, and strategies to guide 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 evolved into a global phenomenon, with thousands participating daily. Enthusiasts also created alternative versions of Wordle, such as the battle royale Squabble, the music guessing game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that involve guessing several words simultaneously.

Wordle gained such immense popularity that the New York Times acquired it, and TikTok users even stream their gameplay live.

What is the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word for Wordle is one that resonates with you personally. Nevertheless, if you’re inclined towards a more strategic method, we have some suggestions to help you pick a word that could potentially lead you to the answer more swiftly. One suggestion is to opt for a word featuring at least two distinct vowels and common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The complete archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for all to enjoy, but it was later taken down at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times subsequently launched its own Wordle Archive, which is available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may appear that Wordle is increasing in difficulty, but it hasn’t become harder than it was initially. If you seek a greater challenge, you can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode.

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

An extension.

Does today’s Wordle answer include a double letter?

The letter N is present twice.

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

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter A.

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The answer to today’s Wordle is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today’s Wordle is…

ANNEX.

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t guess it correctly this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to test your mind with tomorrow, and we’ll return with additional 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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