'Wordle' Just Got A Massive Update, And It's Really Fun
The new update to the popular NYT Games puzzle 'Wordle' is really exciting.
ground.newsHere’s the latest on Wordle and The New York Times.
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The Wordle game remains hosted by The New York Times after the NYT acquired it in early 2022. The acquisition was announced publicly and Wordle began operating under NYT Games, with the NYT stating Wordle would be free to play for new and existing players at transition. The core gameplay and daily puzzle format were preserved at that time.[1]
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Since the takeover, fans occasionally discussed changes in difficulty and data handling, with NYT officials asserting that Wordle’s gameplay wouldn’t be altered and that streaks/data would be preserved as the transition occurred. The NYT also clarified that their stewardship would bring Wordle into a broader daily-games ecosystem, but not immediately monetize Wordle beyond the existing model.[3][1]
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In 2025, there were reports about updates enabling user-created Wordle puzzles for subscribers, signaling continued expansion of NYT Games features around Wordle, including customization options for premium users.[5]
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