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**Hello! Are you prepared for today’s Wordle?**
As usual, we’re here to offer daily tips and hints to assist you in solving today’s puzzle. If you prefer to jump straight to the answer, simply scroll down to find today’s Wordle solution. But if you’d like to figure it out by yourself, stay tuned for some useful clues, tactics, and insights.
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### **What exactly is Wordle, and where did it originate?**
Wordle was initially developed by engineer Josh Wardle as a considerate gift for his partner. It rapidly turned into a worldwide phenomenon, attracting players globally each day. Enthusiasts even devised their own interpretations of the game, such as the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-focused **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**.
The game’s fame surged to such heights that it was purchased by *The New York Times*. It has also motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving journeys.
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### **What is the ideal starting word for Wordle?**
The perfect starting word is subjective—it varies based on your preferences! However, if you’re aiming for a tactical start, consider selecting a word containing at least two distinct vowels and frequent consonants like S, T, R, or N. Need some ideas? Check out our suggestions [here](https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word).
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### **What happened to the Wordle archive?**
At one time, players had access to an archive of previous Wordle puzzles. Unfortunately, this was removed at the request of *The New York Times*. The silver lining? *The New York Times* has now introduced its very own Wordle Archive, available solely to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle becoming tougher?**
You might get the impression that Wordle is more difficult now, but rest assured—it’s no harder than when it debuted. If you seek an additional challenge, you can always activate Wordle’s **Hard Mode** within the settings.
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### **Clues for today’s Wordle**
Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some hints:
– **Hint 1:** It’s an initial version of something documented.
– **Hint 2:** Today’s word has no repeated letters.
– **Hint 3:** The word begins with the letter **D**.
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### **Today’s Wordle solution is…**
Are you ready for the revelation? Make your final guesses now!
Drumroll, please…
The solution to today’s Wordle is **DRAFT**.
If you didn’t succeed this time, don’t fret—tomorrow’s puzzle awaits. We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you.
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### **Additional games to discover**
Crazy about Wordle? Explore other word games like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords at [Mashable’s games hub](https://games.mashable.com/).
Looking for yesterday’s Wordle answer? [Find it here](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-7-2025).
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*This article features contributions from Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.*