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Stuck on "Wordle" #522? Here are some tips and tricks to help you.
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Here's some help with "Wordle" #522.Credit: Mike Kemp / In Pictures via Getty Images
It's Wednesday, which means there's a new Wordle puzzle for you figure out and new hints to help you solve it. The first tip to keep in mind: The New York Times recently added a new word list and updated the rules, so now plurals ending in S or ES will never be the solution.
If you just want to find out today's answer, you can skip to the end of this article for November 23's Wordle solution revealed. If you'd prefer to puzzle it out yourself, keep reading for a few tips, tricks, and hints to guide you along the way.
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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 22Where did Wordle come from?
Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner. It quickly exploded in popularity, becoming a global phenomenon enjoyed by thousands of players around the world every day. Some Wordle fans even began creating alternate versions of the daily word puzzle game themselves, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
TikTok creators have even live streamed themselves playing Wordle, and the puzzle game eventually grew so big that the New York Times bought it earlier this year.
What's the best Wordle starting word?
There is no objectively best Wordle starting word, just the best one for you. However, if you find your joy in being strategic when taking on word puzzles, we have a few ideas to help you choose your opening move. One hot tip is to choose a word that has at least two different vowels in it. It wouldn't hurt to make sure it has a few common consonants as well, such as S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordles used to be available for you to access whenever you wished, like a giant wonderland of word puzzles. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, which was done at the request of the New York Times according to the website's creator. Nothing good ever lasts.
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Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.Is Wordle getting harder?
It may feel as though Wordle is getting harder, but we can assure you it isn't. However, if this news is more of a disappointment than a relief, Wordle does have a Hard Mode you can turn on if you want to up the difficulty.
Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?
Usually Wordle only has one correct solution per day. However, occasionally the puzzle game will accept two different solutions as right, spreading Wordle-related confusion in group chats everywhere. This is because the New York Times made changes to Wordle after acquiring it, swapping out some answers for new ones.
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The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it's a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.
Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:
Today's puzzle solution is a compelling internal urge, as well as an activity many commuters do every day.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?
No double ups today, only original letters!
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...
Today's Wordle starts with the letter D, as in "DOMINO" by Stray Kids.
What's the answer to Wordle today?
It's finally time to reveal today's Wordle answer, so lock in your final answers now.
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- Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.
Drum roll please!
The solution to Wordle #522 is...
DRIVE.
The word "drive" can refer to a strong internal desire to behave in a certain way, as well as the operation of a motor vehicle such as a car, bus, or truck. It's also the name of another Stray Kids song.
Don't be disheartened if you didn't get it this time! There will be a new Wordle puzzle for you to try tomorrow, and we'll be back again with more tips and tricks to help you out.
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Amanda Yeo is Mashable's Australian reporter, covering entertainment, culture, tech, science, and social good. This includes everything from video games and K-pop to movies and gadgets.
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