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New York Times buys viral game Wordle for seven-figure sum

New York Times buys viral game Wordle for seven-figure sum


New York Times buys viral game Wordle for seven-figure sum
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The New York Times has acquired the viral word game Wordle for an undisclosed seven-figure sum, the publisher announced on Monday.

It has also fueled a tiny cottage industry of game optimization strategies, with mathematicians and linguistic experts weighing in on the best possible first guess.

Some Wordle aficionados responded to the acquisition news with concern that the newspaper would move the puzzle behind its content paywall.

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