Greetings! If you have arrived, it’s time to engage with Wordle. We’re providing our daily hints and tips to assist you in discovering today’s solution.

If you wish to find today’s word, skip to the end of this article for the Wordle answer. However, if you prefer to tackle it on your own, keep reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle swiftly became a global phenomenon, with thousands participating daily. Fan-created alternative versions of Wordle also surfaced, such as battle royale Squabble, music guessing game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that require guessing several words at once.

Wordle’s popularity soared to the point that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok users even broadcast themselves playing live.

What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The optimal starting word for Wordle is the one that resonates with you. But if you lean toward a strategic method, we have some suggestions to help you choose a word that could assist you in finding the answer more swiftly. One recommendation is to select a word that contains at least two different vowels, along with common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The full archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. Nonetheless, the New York Times then introduced its own Wordle Archive, restricted to NYT Games subscribers only.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem as though Wordle is becoming more challenging, but it isn’t actually any tougher than when it first launched. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you seek additional difficulty, though.

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

Stiff.

Does today’s Wordle answer contain a double letter?

The letter I appears twice.

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 for today 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…

RIGID.

Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to challenge your mind with 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 was part of this article.

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