Wordle today: Answerhints for December 302025

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love interior design.

If you just want to be told today's wordyou can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourselfkeep reading for some cluestipsand strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partnerWordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenonwith thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang upincluding battle royale Squabblemusic identification game Heardleand 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 Timesand 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 approachwe 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 vowelsplus some common consonants like STRor N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like itbut it was later taken downwith the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. Howeverthe New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archiveavailable only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harderbut 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 challengethough.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Interior garnishes.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in nowbecause it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

DECOR

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 tomorrowand we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Reporting by Chance TownsendCaitlin WelshSam HaysomAmanda YeoShannon ConnellanCecily MauranMike Pearland Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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