Wordle.
A web-based word game, where players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.
Meaning & usage
A web-based word game, where players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.
Where this word comes from
Coined in 2021 as a blend of word + Wardle, the surname of the game’s creator and developer, Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle.
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Where this word comes from
Coined in 2021 as a blend of word + Wardle, the surname of the game’s creator and developer, Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.