Hey there! If you’ve found your way here, it must be time for **Wordle**! As usual, we’re ready to offer daily hints and tips to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.
If you’re just after today’s Wordle solution, scroll down to the end for the big reveal. However, if you prefer figuring it out on your own, stay with us for some useful clues, strategies, and insights.
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### **What is Wordle, and what’s its origin?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a present for his partner. It rapidly morphed into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting thousands of players to engage in the daily word challenge. Enthusiasts even launched their own variations, including the battle royale-themed **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges such as **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which involve guessing multiple words simultaneously.
The game’s surge in popularity reached such amazing heights that it was ultimately acquired by *The New York Times*. It has also garnered attention on TikTok, where users livestream their Wordle-solving experiences.
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### **What’s the optimal starting word for Wordle?**
The ideal starting word is one that resonates with you personally, but if you’re after a strategic advantage, we have some recommendations. Opt for a word that includes at least two different vowels and prevalent consonants like S, T, R, or N. This tactic can assist you in narrowing down options more swiftly.
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
Previously, players could delve into an archive of past Wordle puzzles for enjoyable play. However, this feature was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The silver lining? The *New York Times* now provides its own Wordle Archive, but it’s solely accessible to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming more difficult?**
It may seem like Wordle is getting tougher, but the level of difficulty hasn’t actually changed since it began. For those seeking an additional challenge, you can always switch on Wordle’s **Hard Mode**, which compels you to use revealed hints in your subsequent guesses.
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### **Hints for today’s Wordle solution**
– **Subtle hint:** It’s something helpful for traveling from point A to point B.
– **Double letters?** Yes, the letter A shows up twice.
– **Starting letter:** Today’s word initiates with the letter A.
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### **Today’s Wordle solution is…**
Time to finalize your guesses because the answer is about to be unveiled. Prepared?
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s Wordle is **ATLAS**.
If you didn’t get it this time, don’t fret—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle to anticipate! We’ll return with additional hints and tips to assist you.
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### **Interested in more puzzles?**
If you’re a Wordle enthusiast, why not explore other games? Visit Mashable’s [games hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and beyond. And if you’re also partaking in NYT’s **Strands** or **Connections**, we have hints and solutions for those as well.
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**Not the day you’re searching for?** [Here’s yesterday’s Wordle solution.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-6-2025)
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*Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.*