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Wordle

Wordle

1 4.6
An online word game where you try to guess a five-letter word in six tries
  • proper noun
  • /ˈwɜrdəl/
  • Texting
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  • And then what I have is included in today's zip file is actually a Wordle game that I wrote.

I always think about crossword puzzles, Sudoku, Wordle.

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Examples

  • From now on, Russia doesn't get the new Wordle until noon.

  • Good luck with the Wordle.

  • I'm like, I'll sit in bed for two hours and just like read the newspaper and play Wordle, you know, and two hours will go by and I won't work out.

  • Once all the pertinent vocabulary has been established, Wordle is a free and super easy way to create a colorful and visually striking word map, with emphasis on the most commonly occurring words in the project.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Every morning, I look forward to solving the Wordle to keep my mind sharp.

  • Playing Wordle has become a daily routine for many people around the world.

  • She successfully guessed the Wordle after only four attempts.

Synonyms

puzzle
vsWordle
610 1.9

A game or problem that tests how well you think

is a narrow online challenge focused on a single five-letter target
word game
vsWordle
11 3.0

A game where players make or find words by following rules, like crosswords

emphasizes identifying a specific five-letter target under strict attempt limits
guessing game
vsWordle
10 3.4

A game where people try to find out what something is from small clues

focuses on finding a five-letter target within six attempts

How Challenging

cryptogram
3 9.5
crossword
58 2.3
word game
11 3.0
anagram
18 5.1
Wordle
  • Texting
1 4.6

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Wordle comes from the English word word plus the ending -le, and it was named by its creator Josh Wardle. Think of it as a 'little word', a small daily word puzzle, which is why the name fits the game.