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It’s Tuesday, which means there’s a new Wordle puzzle for you to solve. And as always, we’re here with some tips and hints to help you find the solution.
If you just want us to tell you the answer, you can jump to the end of this article to get January 17’s Wordle solution right away. But if you prefer to work it out yourself, keep reading for a few clues, tips, and strategies to help you get there.
Where did Wordle come from?
Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a cute gift for his partner, though the game soon became a daily habit for thousands around the globe (as well as new content for TikTok creators). Inspiring numerous clones and variations, the word guessing game was eventually bought by the New York Times, which still continues to put a new puzzle live every day.
Games inspired by Wordle include battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variants such as Dordle and Quordle that have you trying to guess multiple words at once.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
In happier times, the entire archive of past Wordles was openly available for everybody to enjoy whenever they felt the urge for a word puzzle. Unfortunately this library has since been erased from the internet, with the website’s creator saying its removal was at the New York Times‘ request.
Is Wordle getting harder?
While it may not feel like it at times, Wordle isn’t getting any harder than it was when it first began. Though if you’re having the opposite problem and are craving more of a challenge, Wordle does have a Hard Mode you can enable to up the ante.
