For a global sensation, Wordle has remarkably humble origins; it was first invented during coronavirus lockdown by New York-based software developer Josh Wardle, who simply wanted a game “for me and my partner to enjoy.”
In October 2021, Wardle released Wordle to the general public, after which it quickly became a global sensation, with some players sharing their answers, along with hints and tips on social media each day. Such was the game’s popularity that, in January 2022, it was bought by The New York Times for an undisclosed low seven-figure sum, though it remains free for players.
Speaking to Newsweek, Erhan Aslan, who teaches applied linguistics at the University of Reading in the U.K., gave some advice for Wordle players. He said: “One thing that I think is important in this game is the starting word chosen. Starting off with words that include commonly used vowels, for example, e and a, consonants such as …