Wordle

American

[wurd-l] / ˈwɜrd l /

Trademark.

the brand name for an online word game giving players six attempts to identify a five-letter word.

Etymology

Origin of Wordle

Pun on the family name of Brooklyn-based software engineer Josh Wardle, who developed the game (2021)

Example Sentences

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"People would send me messages that Wordle had reinvigorated their family group chat. At the same time, that level of scrutiny and pressure was deeply stressful," said Wardle.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

After the success of Wordle, other games with similar concepts started to emerge and Countdown's Susie Dent expressed a love for Wordle on breakfast television.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I do Wordle and Spelling Bee, usually just those two.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Although many friends love Wordle and crossword puzzles, Viorst memorizes poems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Wordle was created by Brooklyn, N.Y.-based software engineer Josh Wardle in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

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