If you’ve arrived here, it’s time for Wordle. We’re presenting our daily hints and strategies to assist you in discovering today’s answer.
If you want today’s word, scroll down to the end for the solution. Otherwise, continue reading for clues and tactics.
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What is the origin of Wordle?
Developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a surprise for his partner, Wordle swiftly turned into a worldwide sensation, with thousands participating each day. Enthusiasts created variations such as Squabble, Heardle, Dordle, and Quordle that entail guessing multiple words simultaneously.
Wordle gained such traction that it was acquired by the New York Times, and TikTok users even broadcast themselves playing live.
What is the best Wordle starting word?
The optimal Wordle starting word is subjective, but for a strategic method, we have suggestions to aid you in finding the answer more quickly. Select a word containing at least two vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The full archive of previous Wordle puzzles was accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was subsequently removed at the request of the New York Times. Nonetheless, the New York Times later launched its own Wordle Archive for NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle becoming more challenging?
Wordle is not any harder than it was at the start. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode for an added challenge.
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Here’s a discreet hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Charred.
Does today’s Wordle answer feature a double letter?
There are no repeating letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that begins with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter B.
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The Wordle answer today is…
Submit your final guesses now, because it’s your last opportunity to solve today’s Wordle before we disclose the answer.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
BURNT.
Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t guess 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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