Wordle Today: Hints and Answer for December 1, 2025

The Wordle answer for today should be straightforward to figure out if you know about drainage systems.

If you simply want to find out today’s word, feel free to scroll down to the end of this article where today’s Wordle solution is unveiled. However, if you prefer to solve it on your own, continue reading for some hints, advice, and techniques to aid you.

What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle quickly evolved into a worldwide sensation, with countless individuals globally participating each day. Fan-created alternative Wordle versions also emerged, such as the competitive Squabble, the music recognition game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that challenge players to guess multiple words simultaneously.

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

What is the optimal starter word for Wordle?

The ideal Wordle starter word is the one that resonates with you. However, if you’d like to take a more tactical approach, we have several suggestions to assist you in selecting a word that may lead you to the solution more quickly. One recommendation is to choose a word containing at least two distinct vowels, along with some frequently used consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What is the status of the Wordle archive?

The full collection of previous Wordle puzzles was initially accessible for anyone to enjoy at their convenience, but it was subsequently removed, with the website’s creator indicating that it was done at the request of the New York Times. Nevertheless, the New York Times then launched its own Wordle Archive, available only to subscribers of NYT Games.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem like Wordle is becoming more difficult, but it is actually no harder than it was at the outset. You can enable Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re seeking a greater challenge, though.

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

To filter.

Does today’s Wordle answer feature any double letters?

There are no letters that appear more than once.

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

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter L.

Today’s Wordle answer is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

LEACH

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