Hey there! It looks like you’re set for today’s **Wordle** challenge. As always, we’re here to offer some useful hints and strategies to steer you toward today’s solution.
If you’re simply after the answer, just scroll down to discover the **Wordle** solution for November 11. However, if you’d like to tackle it independently, stick around for some clues and advice to assist you.
### What’s the origin of Wordle?
**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It swiftly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, with people from various corners of the globe playing it every day. Enthusiasts even crafted alternative iterations of the game, including the battle royale-themed **Squabble**, the music guessing game **Heardle**, and variations like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which require guessing multiple words simultaneously.
The game’s popularity surged to such an extent that it was eventually bought by the **New York Times**, and now you can even catch **TikTok** creators streaming their Wordle gameplay live.
### What’s the optimal starting word for Wordle?
Selecting the best starting word is a matter of personal preference, but if you’re seeking a strategic advantage, we’ve got some ideas. A smart tactic is to pick a word containing at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. If you’re hunting for more suggestions, take a look at our guide on selecting the top starting word.
### What’s going on with the Wordle archive?
Previously, you could explore the complete archive of past **Wordle** puzzles, but it was removed at the request of the **New York Times**. Nevertheless, the **NYT** has since introduced its own **Wordle Archive**, available to **NYT Games** subscribers.
### Is Wordle becoming more difficult?
It might seem like **Wordle** is getting harder, but the level of difficulty has remained constant since the game’s inception. If you’re seeking an additional challenge, you can always opt for **Hard Mode** for an enhanced level of difficulty.
### Today’s Wordle hints:
– **Hint #1:** Consider someone who stays calm and collected, even in tumultuous circumstances.
– **Hint #2:** Today’s word contains no repeating letters.
– **Hint #3:** The word commences with the letter **S**.
### Prepared for the answer?
If you’re still at it, now would be a great moment to finalize your guess. But if you’re ready for the answer, here it is:
**Today’s Wordle answer is… STOIC.**
Don’t be concerned if you didn’t arrive at it this time! Tomorrow always brings another challenge, and we’ll return with more hints and tips to support you.
Interested in more puzzles? Visit **Mashable’s games hub** for **Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords**, and a suite of entertaining games to keep your mind sharp.
And if yesterday’s Wordle slipped by you, you can find the solution [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-november-10-2024).
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*Contributors to this article include Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*