Wordle, a word puzzle game created by Josh Wardle, challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six attempts. Its popularity led to its acquisition by The New York Times and inspired spin-offs like Heardle and Quordle.

Wordle is a word puzzle that gives players six chances to guess a five-letter word. Originally created by software engineer Josh Wardle and released to the public in 2021, the puzzle was acquired by The New York Times in 2022 after rising to huge popularity.