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Wordle: The Viral Puzzle Game Taking Over Social Media

10/12/2025

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Wordle, a daily word puzzle game created by Josh Wardle, has gained immense popularity since its 2021 launch, with over 2 million players shortly after release.
Players guess a five-letter word within six attempts and receive feedback via color-coded tiles.
The game fosters a community as players share results and strategies on social media.
The New York Times acquired Wordle in January 2022 and integrated it into its offerings.

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Story summary

Wordle, a daily word puzzle game created by Josh Wardle, has gained immense popularity since its 2021 launch, with over 2 million players shortly after release.
Players guess a five-letter word within six attempts and receive feedback via color-coded tiles.
The game fosters a community as players share results and strategies on social media.
The New York Times acquired Wordle in January 2022 and integrated it into its offerings.