Today’s Wordle answer should be manageable if you go with the flow. If you want to see the solution immediately, scroll to the bottom of this article. Otherwise, use the clues and strategy tips below to solve it yourself.
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Where did Wordle come from?
Engineer Josh Wardle originally created Wordle as a gift for his partner. The game quickly became an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the world playing every day.
Fan-created Wordle alternatives soon followed, including the battle royale game Squabble, the music identification game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle, which require players to guess multiple words at once.
Wordle became so popular that The New York Times eventually purchased it. TikTok creators have even livestreamed themselves playing the daily puzzle.
What is the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is ultimately the one you prefer. However, a strategic opening guess can help you find the answer more quickly.
Try choosing a word with at least two different vowels and several common consonants, such as S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The complete archive of previous Wordle puzzles was initially available for anyone to play at any time. It was later removed after the website’s creator said the move was made at the request of The New York Times.
The New York Times subsequently launched its own Wordle Archive, which is available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
Wordle may feel more difficult, but the game is not actually harder than it was when it began. Players looking for an additional challenge can turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode.
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Hint for today’s Wordle answer
Today’s answer could describe a child’s nose.
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
Yes. The letter N appears twice.
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What letter does today’s Wordle start with?
Today’s Wordle answer is a five-letter word that starts with the letter R.
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Today’s Wordle answer
Make your final guesses before reading on for the solution.
The answer to today’s Wordle is RUNNY.
Don’t worry if you didn’t solve it this time. A new Wordle will be available tomorrow, along with more clues and helpful strategy tips.
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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.
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