If you’re visiting, it’s probably time for Wordle. We’re providing our daily hints and tips to assist you in uncovering today’s answer.

If you’re eager for today’s word, scroll down for the solution. If not, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

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What is the origin of Wordle?

Initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle quickly became a global sensation, with thousands engaging daily. Fan-created alternative versions have also surfaced, including the battle royale Squabble, the music guessing game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that require you to guess several words simultaneously.

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

What is the optimal starting word for Wordle?

The ideal starting word in Wordle is one that resonates with you. However, if you intend to be strategic, we have several suggestions to assist you in choosing a word that may lead you to the solution more swiftly. One piece of advice is to select a word that features at least two different vowels, along with common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The complete collection of previous Wordle puzzles was once accessible for everyone to enjoy, but it was later removed at the New York Times’ request. Nevertheless, the New York Times subsequently launched its own Wordle Archive, available solely to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem that Wordle is getting more difficult, but it is not actually any tougher than it was at the beginning. You can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re seeking a greater challenge.

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Here’s a discreet hint for today’s Wordle answer:

A bend.

Does today’s Wordle answer include any double letters?

There are no repeating letters.

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

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter C.

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The answer to today’s Wordle is…

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

Drumroll, please!

The answer to today’s Wordle is…

CURVE.

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t get it right this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to challenge 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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