Wordle Phenomenon Sweeps the Globe as Online Game Goes Viral

A new online game called Wordle has taken the internet by storm, captivating thousands of players worldwide. Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle quickly gained popularity and became an international sensation.

Wordle is a word-guessing game where players have to figure out a five-letter word within six attempts. As the game spread, several fan-made versions and variations emerged, such as battle royale Wordle, music identification game Wordle, and different language versions like Wordle in French and Wordle in Spanish.

Unfortunately, the accessibility of the game has changed recently. The website’s creator announced that Wordle is no longer available to enjoy whenever players feel like it. This decision was reportedly made in response to a request from the New York Times.

Despite the challenges, players continue to find joy in this addictive word game. If you’re looking for a greater challenge, there are options to play Wordle with no repeated letters or even with a limited number of attempts.

Today’s Wordle challenge starts with the letter S. Give it a try and see if you can guess the five-letter word.

Get ready for the exciting daily Wordle challenge. Stop by tomorrow for another brain-stretching puzzle. Stay tuned!

Reporting by Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.