**Hello! Are you set for Wordle?**
If you’ve arrived at this page, it’s probably time for your daily fix of *Wordle*! As usual, we’re here to share hints, tips, and tactics to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.
If you’re only after the answer, scroll to the end for today’s solution. But if you’d prefer to tackle it on your own, stay with us for some useful clues and suggestions!
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### **What’s the origin of Wordle?**
*Wordle* was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly became a worldwide phenomenon, with thousands of players engaging with the daily puzzle. Enthusiasts even created variations, including the battle royale-themed *Squabble*, the music-focused *Heardle*, and multi-word challenges like *Dordle* and *Quordle*.
The game’s fame surged to such an extent that it was bought by *The New York Times*. It even motivated TikTok users to stream their gameplay!
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### **What’s the optimal Wordle starting word?**
The ideal starting word is one that speaks to you, but if you’re focused on strategy, we have a few recommendations. Pick a word that contains at least two different vowels and frequent consonants such as S, T, R, or N. Need additional suggestions? [Take a look at our guide](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
At one time, you could explore the full archive of previous *Wordle* puzzles. However, it was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. Subsequently, the *Times* launched its own *Wordle* archive, but it’s only accessible to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like *Wordle* is getting tougher, but the difficulty level hasn’t actually changed since it began. If you’re seeking a greater challenge, you can always activate *Wordle*’s [Hard Mode](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-hard-mode).
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### **Clues for today’s Wordle**
– **Subtle hint:** Consider crunchy or fresh.
– **Double letters?** No, there are no repeating letters today.
– **Starting letter:** The word starts with the letter **C**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
It’s time to finalize your guesses! Ready?
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s *Wordle* is: **CRISP**.
If you weren’t able to figure it out this time, don’t be disheartened! There’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate, and we’ll be here with more hints and advice to assist you.
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### **Want more puzzles?**
If you enjoy word games, visit Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
Searching for yesterday’s *Wordle* answer? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-24-2025).
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*Written by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*