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Wordle

/ˈwɜːrdl/
noun★Intermediate
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

Synonyms

Related Phrases

Wordle clonephrase
a similar word-guessing game inspired by Wordle

💡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
suffix
English Dictionary

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