Definition

A free online word puzzle game where players have six attempts to guess a five-letter English word, receiving color-coded feedback after each guess to indicate correct letters and positions. The game became a global sensation after its release in 2021 and was acquired by The New York Times in 2022.

Example Usage

I finally solved today's Wordle in two guesses, which rarely happens to me.

Origin

Created by Josh Wardle in 2021; the name is a pun on his surname and the word 'word.'

Fun Fact

The New York Times reported that Wordle became so popular that it crashed their website on the day they acquired it.

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