Wordle is a word puzzle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Originally created by software engineer Josh Wardle and released to the public in 2021, the puzzle was acquired by The New York Times in 2022 after rising to huge popularity.

Wordle, a creation of Josh Wardle, challenges players to guess a five-letter word daily. Its simple rules and color-coded feedback system have made it a global phenomenon. The New York Times acquired the game,