'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 3

Every day there's a new Wordle, and every day, we'll be here to help! If you prefer to cut to the chase, you can scroll to the end of this article for the solution to Wordle #349 for June 3.

In the meantime, keep reading for some subtle clues to nudge you towards the answer, and strategies to help you every day.

Some background: Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, but soon went mega-viral. Thousands of people around the globe now play this game each day, and fans have even created alternate Wordle versions inspired by the original. This includes battle royale format Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

In fact, the word puzzle game has proved so popular that the New York Times eventually bought it, and TikTok creators livestream themselves playing.

Not the day you're after? Here's the Wordle answer for June 2.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that makes you happy. However, if you prefer a strategic approach over an emotional one, we have some ideas to help you select the perfect opening. A key consideration is choosing a word with at least two different vowels in it, plus a few common consonants such as T, S, or N.

I have a friend who starts with PENIS every day, and you know what? Mathematically speaking, he's not wrong. (Though it's not in the original word list, so it will almost certainly never be the answer. It's a good strategic starter, but if you hope to get that elusive 1/6 result, you'll want a starter word that's common and not remotely likely to cause any offense.)

What happened to the Wordle archive?

One Wordle a day is all well and good, but sometimes it just isn't enough. While you could once play the entire archive of past puzzles, the archive was taken down at the request of the New York Times, according to the site.

Is Wordle getting harder?

If you've been finding Wordle too easy, there is a Hard Mode you can switch on to give yourself more of a challenge. But in general, we can assure you that Wordle isn't getting harder. 

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Usually, Wordle solutions are like Highlander: There can be only one. However, occasionally the game will accept two different correct solutions on the same day, in apparent defiance of Wordle law. This aberration is due to changes the New York Times made to the original word list and order after it acquired Wordle earlier this year.

A subtle hint for the June 3 Wordle answer...

It's a noun or a verb.

The June 3 Wordle is a 5-letter word that ends with...

An E!

What's the answer to the June 3 Wordle?

Ready?

OK.

It's....

PHASE.

Reporting by Caitlin Welsh, Amanda Yeo and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.