**Welcome to Wordle! Daily Hints, Tips, and Today’s Answer**
Greetings! If you’ve found your way here, it’s time for **Wordle**. As usual, we’re equipped to offer daily hints and tips to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.
If you prefer a quick answer, just scroll down to the end of this article to discover today’s Wordle solution. However, if you’d like to figure it out on your own, hang tight for some valuable clues, strategies, and insights.
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### **What is Wordle, and Where Did It Come From?**
Wordle was initially developed by Josh Wardle, an engineer who created the game as a present for his partner. It swiftly gained worldwide fame, with countless players engaging every day. Fans even devised alternative versions, such as the battle royale-inspired **Squabble**, the music-themed **Heardle**, and multi-word challenges like **Dordle** and **Quordle**, which necessitate guessing multiple words simultaneously.
The game’s success skyrocketed, leading to its acquisition by **The New York Times**. It even motivated TikTok creators to broadcast their Wordle-solving activities in real-time.
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### **What’s the Best Wordle Starting Word?**
The optimal starting word is one that clicks with you, but if you’re seeking a more tactical approach, we have some recommendations. A solid starting word generally contains at least two vowels along with common consonants like S, T, R, or N. Looking for more suggestions? Explore our guide to selecting the ideal Wordle opener.
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### **What Happened to the Wordle Archive?**
In the past, players had the chance to utilize an archive of previous Wordle puzzles at their convenience. Unfortunately, this archive was removed at the request of **The New York Times**. The Times subsequently launched its own Wordle Archive, now accessible exclusively to NYT Games subscribers.
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### **Is Wordle Getting Harder?**
It may seem like Wordle is becoming tougher, but it’s actually just as challenging as it was upon its debut. However, if you’re up for a more difficult experience, you can activate **Hard Mode** in the game’s settings.
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### **Hints for Today’s Wordle**
– **Subtle Hint:** It’s an earlier version of something in written form.
– **Does it have a double letter?** No, there are no letters that repeat.
– **Starting Letter:** Today’s Wordle starts with the letter **W**.
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### **Today’s Wordle Answer**
Are you ready for the big reveal? Take your last guess now!
**Drumroll, please…**
The answer to today’s Wordle is **WAFER**.
If you missed it this time, don’t fret—tomorrow is another day. We’ll return with more hints and tips to assist you in conquering the next puzzle.
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### **More Games and Puzzles to Explore**
If you enjoy Wordle, why not check out other games? Visit Mashable’s **games hub** for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and much more. Additionally, if you’re playing **NYT Connections** or **Strands**, we have hints and answers available for those as well.
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**Reporting Credits:** This article was brought to you by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.
Searching for yesterday’s Wordle answer? [Find it here.](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-january-8-2025)