Wordle
/ˈwɜːrdl/
💡 a web-based word puzzle game
“I played Wordle this morning and guessed the word in three tries.”
“The speaker played the online word game and solved it quickly.”
informal
a popular online word game where players guess a hidden five-letter word within six attempts
Wordle has become a daily ritual for many people.
The game is widely played every day by many users.
💡
The game was created by Josh Wardle and later acquired by The New York Times.
Collocations
play Wordleto participate in the Wordle gameWordle answerthe correct word for a specific day's puzzle
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💡Pro Tip
Strategy Tip
Start with common vowels and consonants to narrow down possibilities.
⚡Gold Rule
Game Rules
Players have six attempts to guess the correct five-letter word.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'word' + the suffix '-le', possibly inspired by the creator's last name, Wardle.
📝Usage Notes
Wordle is often played as a daily challenge, with a new word to guess each day.
Word Breakdown
word
a single unit of language
root-le
a suffix, possibly indicating a game or activity
suffixEnglish Dictionary