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Wordle Creator Launches Parseword for Crossword Fans

3/10/2026

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  • Josh Wardle, the creator of Wordle, launched Parseword to simplify cryptic crosswords and offer tutorials and multiple difficulty levels.
  • The release comes amid a surge in daily puzzle games influenced by Wordle's success.
  • In 2022, Wardle sold Wordle to the New York Times for over a million dollars, a move he later described as overwhelming.
  • Parseword is a personal project allowing him to work on his own terms.