Hey there! It seems you’re all set for today’s **Wordle** challenge. As usual, we’re here to give you hints and tips to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.

If you’re just anxious to get the answer, simply scroll down to the bottom for the solution for November 16. But if you’d rather figure it out by yourself, hang tight for some clues, strategies, and useful advice.

### What is the origin of Wordle?

**Wordle** was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his significant other. It swiftly became a worldwide phenomenon, with countless people participating daily. Enthusiasts even created their own variations, including the battle royale variant **Squabble**, the music guessing game **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.

The game’s fame skyrocketed to the extent that it was purchased by **The New York Times**, and it even became a viral hit on TikTok, where content creators livestream their efforts to solve the puzzle.

### What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?

The most effective starting word is one that you find appealing. However, if you’re searching for a strategic advantage, consider choosing a word containing at least two different vowels and commonly used consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Need additional suggestions? We have plenty of recommendations to kickstart your game.

### What happened to the Wordle archive?

The initial archive of previous **Wordle** puzzles was once accessible to everyone, but it was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. Nevertheless, the **NYT** has now created its own **Wordle Archive**, which is available to **NYT Games** subscribers.

### Is Wordle becoming more challenging?

It may seem like **Wordle** is getting harder, but it’s not any more challenging than when it first appeared. If you’re seeking a test, you can always activate **Hard Mode** for an additional challenge.

### Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle:

Think of a stiff brim at the front of a cap.

### Does today’s Wordle answer contain double letters?

No, today’s word features no letters that repeat.

### Today’s Wordle starts with…

The letter **V**.

### Today’s Wordle answer is…

Get ready for your final guess! Are you prepared?

Drumroll, please…

Today’s **Wordle** answer is **VISOR**.

If you didn’t manage to get it this time, don’t fret! There’s always another puzzle on the horizon, and we’ll be here with more hints and tips to assist you.

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*This article was contributed by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*