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Wordle's Latest Answer Sparks Player Strategies

11/21/2025

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Wordle's Latest Answer

Wordle's current answer is "VOWEL," which has no repeated letters and contains two vowels.
Past answers include "GRAVE," "OPINE," and "MAKER."
Josh Wardle noted the game may recycle old words as the list is finite.
The game remains free despite its acquisition by The New York Times.
Players seek effective starter words, with "ADIEU" and "TRAIN" among popular suggestions.

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New York Times Challenges

The New York Times Games team classifies today's Wordle puzzle as challenging, based on ratings from paid testers.
The game releases at midnight in each time zone, with two daily posts to accommodate global players.
The New York Times Games team encourages players to share tips and experiences in the comments.
Players can follow the team on Instagram for solving tips and behind-the-scenes content.
Hints for today's puzzle are available, but spoilers may be included.

History

Historical Context

In January 2022, The New York Times acquired Wordle, a word game created by Josh Wardle in 2021, for a low-seven figure sum. The game surged in popularity during the pandemic, reaching over 2 million daily players by January 2022. This acquisition aimed to attract younger audiences and diversify the Times' digital offerings, reflecting a broader trend of interactive gaming's influence on traditional media.

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Wordle's Latest Answer

Wordle's current answer is "VOWEL," which has no repeated letters and contains two vowels.
Past answers include "GRAVE," "OPINE," and "MAKER."
Josh Wardle noted the game may recycle old words as the list is finite.
The game remains free despite its acquisition by The New York Times.
Players seek effective starter words, with "ADIEU" and "TRAIN" among popular suggestions.

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