Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for October 1

Wordle, created by engineer Josh Wardle, gained global popularity and was eventually purchased by the New York Times. The best starting word is one with multiple vowels and common consonants. Wordle's difficulty remains constant, but Hard Mode can be activated for more difficulty. Hints for today's puzzle include connecting to the internet, containing one recurring letter, and starting with the letter M. The answer is MODEM.