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Wordle, the game everyone's obsessed with, gets bought by the New York Times
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Wordle, the once-a-day word game that's been delighting puzzle nerds (and cluttering Twitter feeds) since launching in October of last year, has been purchased by the New York Times... reports The New York Times. So long, old buddy.
The game is the brainchild of Josh Wardle and his partner Palak Shah, and once day it gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. In an interview with the Times earlier this month, Wardle admitted that the project was inspired in part by Spelling Bee, one of the paper's subscription games which Wordle will likely appear alongside shortly.
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04.02 / 18:49
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How To Play Wordle For Free (Forever)
The viral sensation Wordlegained so much traction in large part because of how accessible it is, and it staying free after its acquisition by The New York Times is a concern for many. Players can participate in the daily word puzzle on any web browser, and there are no ads or paywalls getting in the way of its simplistic UI and straightforward premise. However, Wordle enthusiasts are starting to worry that may change in the near future. Given that The New York Times acquired ownership of Wordle for around $1 million, it seems likely it could turn the game into paid content. Fortunately, there are a few ways to work around whatever monetization efforts may end up happening.
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