Greetings! If you’ve arrived here, it’s time for Wordle. We are offering daily hints and advice to assist you in discovering today’s answer.
If you wish to get today’s word, skip to the conclusion of this article for the Wordle solution. Otherwise, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies.
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What is the origin of Wordle?
Originally developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner, Wordle quickly turned into a global phenomenon, with thousands of players every day. Enthusiasts created alternate versions, including the battle royale Squabble, music-based Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that require guessing multiple words simultaneously.
Wordle’s popularity led to its acquisition by the New York Times, and TikTok users even stream themselves playing.
What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?
The optimal Wordle starting word is one that resonates with you personally. For a strategic selection, we have some suggestions to help you choose a word that might facilitate a quicker solution. One piece of advice is to select a word that contains at least two different vowels and frequently used consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What occurred with the Wordle archive?
The complete archive of previous Wordle puzzles was originally accessible for everyone but was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. Nevertheless, the New York Times then launched its own Wordle Archive, which is available exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle becoming more challenging?
It may appear that Wordle is becoming harder, but it isn’t any more difficult than it was at the outset. You have the option to activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you are seeking a greater challenge.
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Here’s a subtle clue for today’s Wordle answer:
Bold.
Does today’s Wordle answer contain a repeated letter?
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 N.
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The Wordle answer for today is…
Make your last guesses now, as it’s your final opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we unveil the answer.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
NERVY.
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t get it this time. A new Wordle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return 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 article.
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