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**Hello! Are you ready for today’s Wordle?**
As usual, we’re here to offer you some useful hints and strategies to conquer today’s challenge. If you’re merely seeking the answer, scroll to the bottom of this article to unveil today’s Wordle solution. However, if you prefer to tackle it yourself, hang around for some tips, methods, and insights that will assist you along the journey.
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### **What is Wordle and where did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It quickly transformed into a worldwide phenomenon, with countless players logging in each day to tackle the puzzle. Enthusiasts have even created various offshoots, such as the battle royale-style **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which demand guessing several words simultaneously.
The game’s success ultimately resulted in its acquisition by *The New York Times*. It has even motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving escapades, solidifying its status as a cultural craze.
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### **What’s the ideal Wordle starting word?**
The optimal starting word is ultimately your choice, but if you’re seeking a tactical advantage, we have some recommendations. A solid starting word often contains at least two distinct vowels and prevalent consonants like S, T, R, or N. If you’re interested, we’ve gathered a selection of ideas to help you inch closer to the answer more quickly.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players had access to an archive of earlier Wordle puzzles to enjoy at their convenience. Nonetheless, the archive was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The silver lining? *The New York Times* now provides its own Wordle Archive, although it’s solely accessible to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is growing tougher, but rest assured, the level of difficulty has remained consistent since the game commenced. However, if you’re in search of an additional challenge, you can always switch on Wordle’s Hard Mode, which adds an extra layer of strategy to your experience.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle**
Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some clues to assist you in solving today’s Wordle:
– **Subtle hint:** The word signifies to divert or shift.
– **Double letters?** Not at all, there are no repeating letters in today’s word.
– **Starting letter:** The word initiates with the letter **S**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
If you’re ready for the grand reveal, here it is:
**SHUNT.**
If you didn’t nail it this time, don’t fret—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate! We’ll return with more hints and strategies to assist you.
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### **More games to discover**
Are you a lover of puzzles and word games? Explore Mashable’s **games hub** for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more! And if you’re interested in other NYT games, we’ve got hints and answers for today’s **Connections** and **Mini Crossword** puzzles as well.
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**Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg was part of this article.**
Looking for yesterday’s Wordle answer? [Find it here.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-26-2025)