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Wordle game sold for over £1million with fears players may have to pay to play

Software engineer Josh Wardle has said he decided to sell the virtual puzzle after it snowballed and became "overwhelming" to run, and the NYT has said it will "initially remain free"

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022

There's some very bad news for fans of 'Wordle' - it's been.... (four letters beginning with 's')

It will 'initially' remain free.

Manchester Evening News · Feb 1, 2022

Wordle may no longer be free after being bought by New York Times

The NYT said the ad-free website, which was launched in October and now has millions of daily players, was bought for a sum “in the low seven figures”

Birmingham Post · Feb 1, 2022

Wordle has been acquired by the New York Times, and it may not remain free to play much longer

The lone creator of the word puzzle phenomenon has cashed out, promising his creation will stay free. Its new buyer has other ideas.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

Wordle: New York Times buys viral game for seven-figure sum

Puzzle creator Josh Wardle ‘thrilled’ that newspaper is taking over internet sensation

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2022

The New York Times acquires Wordle

The hit puzzler is moving to a new website.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 31, 2022

The 'New York Times' just bought Wordle because nothing is sacred

The ridiculously popular word game is still free... for now.

Input · Jan 31, 2022

Wordle: New York Times purchases popular word game

The daily word game reached more than 300,000 players this month

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

‘Wordle’ 226 answer: 3 clues to solve the January 31, 2022 puzzle

‘Wordle’ back for another stumper on a Monday. Here’s all you need to know to solve the last puzzle of January.

Inverse · Jan 31, 2022

Wordle: Language researcher reveals the best word to start game with

Obscure words like 'nisus' or 'winze' need not apply

Wales Online · Jan 30, 2022