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Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in Brooklyn, the game was originally a gift for his girlfriend who loved crosswords. Initially intended for the couple's own enjoyment during lockdown, Wardle soon recognized its broader appeal and launched Wordle online in October 2021.

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints. Want more word-based fun? Then check out my Wordle today, NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games.

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The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The publication said that players collectively played Wordle 4.8 billion times in 2023. So, it's little surprise that Wordle is one of the best online games and puzzles you can play daily.

Todays Wordle answer will be difficult to solve unless players use hints to guide them in the right direction and help them preserve their streak.

Considering the global sensation it has grown into Wordle has remarkably humble origins, being invented by New York-based software developer Josh Wardle during the coronavirus pandemic because he wanted a game "for me and my partner to enjoy.