Key Highlights
- Today’s five-letter Wordle answer starts with P and is PEEVED.
- The clue for the answer is “Annoyance,” and the source says the letter P appears three times.
- Wordle was created by engineer Josh Wardle and later purchased by The New York Times.
Today’s Wordle Hints
Today’s Wordle answer should be relatively approachable for players who are easily bothered. The subtle clue is “Annoyance,” offering a direct route toward the solution without revealing it immediately.
The answer is a five-letter word that starts with the letter P. The source also states that the letter P appears three times. Players looking for a strategic opening can generally benefit from choosing a starting word with at least two different vowels and common consonants such as S, T, R, or N.
Wordle Answer for Today
Players who want to solve the puzzle independently should make their final guesses before continuing. The solution to today’s Wordle is PEEVED.
Players who did not find the answer can try again with a new Wordle puzzle tomorrow. Mashable also directs readers interested in other word games to its coverage of NYT Strands, including daily hints and answers.
What Is Wordle?
Engineer Josh Wardle originally created Wordle as a gift for his partner. The game quickly became an international phenomenon, attracting thousands of players around the world each day.
Wordle’s popularity led to numerous fan-made variations, including the battle royale game Squabble, the music-identification game Heardle, and Dordle and Quordle, which require players to guess multiple words at once. The New York Times eventually purchased Wordle, and TikTok creators began livestreaming their games.
Wordle Archive and Difficulty
The full archive of past Wordle puzzles was initially available for anyone to play at any time. It was later removed after the website’s creator said the change was made at the request of The New York Times. The New York Times subsequently introduced its own Wordle Archive, which is available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Although Wordle may feel more difficult than it did when it began, the game has not actually become harder. Players seeking an additional challenge can activate Wordle’s Hard Mode.
Why This Matters
Wordle remains part of a broader digital puzzle ecosystem that includes fan-created variations, NYT Games products, and related games such as Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and NYT Strands. Its evolution from a personal gift by Josh Wardle into a New York Times-owned game has also helped sustain a large daily audience across websites, social platforms, and livestreams.
Mashable offers additional puzzle coverage through its games hub and promotes daily technology and digital culture updates through the Mashable Top Stories newsletter and push alerts. The article was reported by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is today’s Wordle answer?
Today’s Wordle answer is PEEVED.
What clues are given for today’s Wordle?
The answer is a five-letter word that starts with P. The clue is “Annoyance,” and the source says the letter P appears three times.
Who created Wordle?
Engineer Josh Wardle created Wordle as a gift for his partner. The New York Times later purchased the game.
