Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, it’s likely time for **Wordle**! As usual, we’re ready to offer daily hints and tips to assist you in solving today’s challenge.
If you’re just after today’s solution, scroll down to the bottom. However, if you prefer to figure it out yourself, stick around for some useful clues, strategies, and insights.
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### A Brief Note on Wordle’s Beginnings
**Wordle** was initially designed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly gained worldwide popularity, with countless players taking on the daily puzzle. Enthusiasts even devised alternative versions, including the battle royale-style **Squabble**, music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s acclaim escalated to such an extent that it was purchased by *The New York Times*. It even motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their gameplay live.
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### What’s the Ideal Wordle Opening Word?
The ideal opening word is one that feels right to you, but if you’re seeking strategy, we have some suggestions. Opt for a word with at least two vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Want more options? [Check out our guide](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word) for ideas to enhance your solving experience.
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### What Happened to the Wordle Archive?
There was a time when the complete archive of past **Wordle** puzzles was accessible. However, it was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. Currently, the *Times* provides its own **Wordle Archive**, but it’s exclusively available to NYT Games subscribers.
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### Is Wordle Becoming More Difficult?
It might seem like **Wordle** is getting tougher, but don’t worry—it’s no more difficult than when it first debuted. If you’re in search of an added challenge, you can always activate **Hard Mode** in the game’s settings.
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### Today’s Wordle Clues
Need a little help? Here are some hints to assist you in solving today’s puzzle:
– **Hint 1:** The word signifies “complete.”
– **Hint 2:** It features a double letter — the letter T appears twice.
– **Hint 3:** It’s a five-letter word that begins with T.
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### Today’s Wordle Solution Is…
Ready for the big unveil? Make your final guesses now!
**Drumroll, please…**
The solution to today’s **Wordle** is: **TOTAL**.
If you didn’t figure it out this time, don’t fret! Another puzzle awaits tomorrow, and we’ll be here with more hints and tips to help you out.
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### Enjoy Word Games?
If you’re a lover of **Wordle**, why not discover other puzzles? Visit [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more.
Looking for yesterday’s answer? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-11-2025).
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*Contributions to this article were made by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*