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The origin of Wordle
Wordle was originally a thoughtful gift created by software engineer Josh Wardle for his partner. What started as a private project soon turned into a global favorite, with players across the world guessing a new five-letter word every day.
Since then, Wordle has inspired a variety of spin-offs like:
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Squabble, a Wordle battle royale
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Heardle, a music guessing game
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Dordle and Quordle, where you guess multiple words at once
Eventually, the New York Times acquired Wordle, and it became even more mainstream — even TikTok creators began livestreaming their games.
The best Wordle starting word
There’s no one-size-fits-all starting word, but strategic players usually go for words that include multiple vowels and common consonants like S, R, T, or N.
For example, words like “SLATE,” “CRANE,” or “AUDIO” are popular picks among seasoned players. These types of words give you a solid head start by testing several useful letters early on.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
At one point, fans could access a full archive of past Wordle puzzles. However, it was taken down at the request of the New York Times. The NYT later introduced its own archive — but it’s only available to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle more difficult now?
It might feel harder some days, but Wordle hasn’t changed its difficulty level. If you're looking for more of a challenge, you can try turning on Hard Mode, which adds stricter rules for guessing.
Today's Wordle Hints for April 23
Need a gentle nudge? Here are a few clues to guide you.
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Hint 1: It’s a type of gas commonly found in the Earth’s atmosphere.
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Hint 2: It contains five letters and starts with O.
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Hint 3: The letter O appears twice in the word.
Spoiler Alert: Today’s Wordle Answer
Still guessing? Make it count — because here comes the reveal.
The Wordle answer for April 23 is: OZONE
Ozone is a gas that forms a protective layer in Earth’s stratosphere, shielding us from harmful UV rays. It’s a word that’s not only timely but also meaningful.
