If you’re visiting, it must be time for Wordle. As usual, we’re offering our daily hints and suggestions to assist you in discovering today’s solution.

If you’re just interested in today’s word, scroll to the end of this article for today’s Wordle answer. But if you’d prefer to solve it on your own, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies to help you.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his significant other, Wordle quickly gained traction to become a worldwide sensation, with countless individuals across the globe playing daily. Fan-made alternative versions of Wordle also emerged, such as the battle royale Squabble, the music recognition game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that require you to guess multiple words simultaneously.

Wordle ultimately grew so popular that the New York Times acquired it, and TikTok creators even stream themselves playing live.

What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word for Wordle is the one that resonates with you. However, if you would like to take a tactical approach, we have some suggestions to help you choose a word that may lead you to the answer more quickly. One piece of advice is to pick 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 archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for anyone to enjoy at their leisure, but it was later removed, with the website’s creator citing the New York Times’ request. Nonetheless, 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 seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but it’s not any more difficult than when it started. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re seeking a greater challenge, though.

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

A long-legged bird.

Does today’s Wordle answer feature a double letter?

There are no letters that repeat.

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

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter S.

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The Wordle answer for today is…

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

Drumroll please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

STORK.

Don’t feel discouraged if you didn’t get it right this time. There will be a new Wordle tomorrow for you to challenge your mind with, and we’ll be back 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 piece.

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