If you’ve arrived here, it’s time for Wordle. We’re sharing our daily hints and suggestions to assist you in discovering today’s answer. If you seek today’s word, scroll down for the solution. Otherwise, continue on for clues, advice, 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 transformed into a global sensation, with thousands participating daily. Fan-created variations of Wordle include Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle, which entail guessing multiple words simultaneously. Wordle gained such immense popularity that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok users even broadcast themselves playing live.

What is the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The optimal starting word for Wordle is the one that resonates with you. For a tactical approach, we have suggestions to help you choose a word that may enable you to find the solution more quickly. One suggestion is to pick a word that contains at least two different vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What became of the Wordle archive?

The complete archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for everyone to enjoy, but this was later removed at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then launched its own Wordle Archive, accessible exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem like Wordle is becoming more difficult, but it isn’t any more challenging than it was at the outset. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you desire an increased challenge.

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

To groan.

Does today’s Wordle answer contain a double letter?

There are no repeating letters.

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

Today’s Wordle begins with the letter G.

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The Wordle solution today is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

GROAN.

Don’t feel disheartened if you couldn’t guess it this time. A new Wordle will be available tomorrow for you to challenge your mind, and we’ll return once more to assist you 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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