The New York Times Wordle

Wordle is a popular web-based word puzzle game that became a global phenomenon in late 2021. The game challenges players to guess a five-letter word within six attempts, providing feedback through colored tiles to indicate correct letters and their positions. Its simple design and social sharing features contributed to its rapid viral success across the globe.

Originally created by Josh Wardle, a software engineer, for his partner, the game was launched on his website in October 2021. Due to its massive popularity, the brand was acquired by The New York Times Company in early 2022. It is now part of the New York Times Games suite, which includes other famous puzzles like the Crossword and Connections. The product is digitally hosted and maintained in the United States.