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.

Looking for more Wordle answers? Click here for our daily Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections and Strands puzzles. There are plenty of other online word games now,

Maybe you're a Wordle newcomer, and you're not quite sure how to play. Either way, don't worry — we're here to give you a helping hand. Wordle is a deceptively simple daily word game that first emerged in 2021.

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Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1201 on October 2, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer, the game was originally a gift for his girlfriend who loved word games. Wardle soon recognized its broader appeal and launched Wordle online in October 2021.

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.