Wordle
Web word game — guess the daily 5-letter word in six tries; green means right letter right place, yellow means right letter wrong place.
What is Wordle?
Wordle is a web-based word guessing game created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle in October 2021, sharing a single daily 5-letter puzzle for all players. Guessed letters are highlighted green (correct place), yellow (in the word but wrong place) or grey (not in the word). Its social-media-friendly result-share format made it a global viral sensation; the New York Times acquired it in early 2022 for a low seven-figure sum.
Quick facts
Category
Video Games
Type
Individual
Players
1–1
Where played
indoor
Country of origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Estimated origin
2021, Josh Wardle (Wales) — sold to New York Times 2022
Olympic
No
Popularity
global