NEW YORK TIMES BUYS VIRAL WORD GAME WORDLE

The New York Times said on Monday that it has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession. It listed the purchase price as being in the “low-seven figures,” but did not disclose specifics. The Times, which has popular word games like Spelling Bee and its crossword puzzle, said “at the time it moves to The New York Times, Wordle will be free to play for new and existing players, and no changes will be made to its gameplay.” Wordle was created by Josh Wardle, a Brooklyn software engineer. He originally made it for his partner, …

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