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**Hello! Are you geared up for today’s Wordle?**
If you’ve found your way here, it must be time to take on today’s Wordle challenge. As usual, we’re here to deliver hints, tips, and strategies to assist you in finding the solution.
If you’re after today’s answer, make your way to the end of this article. However, if you want to solve it by yourself, hang around for some helpful pointers and recommendations!
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### **What is Wordle, and where did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a considerate present for his significant other. It rapidly rose to global fame, with countless players logging in each day to solve the puzzle. Enthusiasts even came up with alternative iterations of the game, such as the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-centric **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which task players with guessing several words at once.
The game’s triumph finally attracted the interest of *The New York Times*, which purchased Wordle. Its fame has even spilled over to platforms like TikTok, where users stream their gameplay live.
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### **What’s the optimal starting word for Wordle?**
The perfect starting word for Wordle depends on your strategy, but if you’re seeking a strategic method, think about selecting a word that includes at least two different vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need additional suggestions? Check out our guide on choosing the best starting word.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players had the ability to access an archive of former Wordle puzzles to enjoy whenever they wished. However, this archive was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The Times subsequently introduced its own Wordle Archive, but it’s only available for NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but rest assured, the level of difficulty has remained consistent since it began. If you’re in pursuit of a greater challenge, you can always turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode in the game settings.
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### **Clues for today’s Wordle**
Need a little push? Here are some hints to assist you with today’s puzzle:
– **Subtle hint:** It’s about relaxing and taking a break.
– **Repeated letters?** No, today’s word features no double letters.
– **First letter:** The word starts with the letter **R**.
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### **Today’s Wordle answer is…**
Ready for the grand reveal? If you haven’t cracked it yet, this is your last opportunity to take a guess!
Drumroll, please…
**The answer to today’s Wordle is RELAX.**
Don’t fret if you missed it this time—there’s always another opportunity tomorrow! We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you.
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### **Want more puzzles?**
If Wordle has you captivated, why not explore some other games? Visit Mashable’s **[games hub](https://games.mashable.com/)** for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.
Missed yesterday’s Wordle? You can discover the answer [here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-3-2025).
Enjoy puzzling!
*Written by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*