Wordle - Puzzle Game

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Wordle is a web-based word puzzle game created by Josh Wardle, a software engineer from Brooklyn, New York. The game was launched publicly in October 2021 and gained widespread popularity in late 2021 and early 2022. It is a simple word game where players have six chances to guess a five-letter word, with feedback provided after each guess.

The game’s mechanics involve color-coded tiles to indicate how close the player is to guessing the correct word. If a letter is in the correct position, the tile turns green. If the letter is in the word but in the wrong position, the tile turns yellow. If the letter is not in the word at all, the tile turns gray. This feedback helps players make more accurate guesses as the game progresses.

Wordle was initially a personal project developed by Wardle for his partner, who enjoyed word games. He later decided to release it to the public, where it quickly gained attention, partly due to its simple yet engaging design and the ease of sharing results on social media. The game became viral, with millions of daily players at its peak.

In January 2022, the New York Times Company acquired Wordle for an undisclosed seven-figure sum. The game remains free to play on the New York Times website, and its format has remained largely unchanged following the acquisition. The popularity of Wordle has inspired numerous similar games, often referred to as "Wordle clones" or variations, covering different subjects such as numbers, geography, and music.

Wordle's simplicity, combined with its shareability, made it a cultural phenomenon, attracting players globally and spawning various adaptations and spin-offs.