Key Highlights
- Game Title: Wordle.
- Genre: Word Puzzle / Logic Game.
- Platform: Web Browser (Desktop, Mobile, Tablet).
- Game Mode: Single-player.
- Camera View: 2D Static Layout.
- Developer: Josh Wardle (Currently owned by The New York Times).
Core Mechanics & Inputs
- Keyboard Input: Type letters directly using your physical keyboard.
- Virtual Keyboard: Tap the on-screen keys for mobile or tablet navigation.
- Enter Key: Submit your finished five-letter word guess.
- Backspace: Delete the last entered letter to correct.
From a Love Gift to a Million-Dollar Hit
The background of this linguistic puzzle is surprisingly heartwarming.
Software engineer Josh Wardle created Wordle in 2021 as a custom gift for his partner, Palak Shah, who loves word puzzles.
The title itself plays on his surname.
Mathematical Guide to Mastering
Maximises the elimination of common consonants and vowels in one turn.
Screens four out of five major English vowels immediately.
Sacrifice a turn to test completely new letters.
Narrows down remaining possibilities when multiple words fit the pattern.
Gameplay video
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