“Mysterious Grid Unraveled: Uncover the December 28 Wordle Answer and Clever Clues”

**The Rise of Wordle: Tips, Tricks, and Strategies**

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.

**Where did Wordle come from?**

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

**What’s the best Wordle starting word?**

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

**Is Wordle getting harder?**

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

**Subtle Hint for Today’s Wordle Answer**

Today’s publicly denounce.

**Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?**

There are no recurring letters.

**Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…**

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter D.

**The Wordle answer today is…**

The solution to today’s Wordle is DECRY.

**Conclusion**

Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

**FAQs**

Q: What’s the best Wordle starting word?
A: The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

Q: Is Wordle getting harder?
A: It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

Q: Can I find the Wordle archive?
A: The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Q: How do I get help with Wordle?
A: You can check out our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer. We’ll also be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.