How Wordle Made Me Fall in Love with Words Again

Article published at: Dec 10, 2023 Article author: Anthony Chase Article tag: #wordle
How Wordle Made Me Fall in Love with Words Again
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If you are like me, you probably love words. You love reading them, writing them, playing with them, and learning new ones. You love how words can express your thoughts, feelings, opinions, and stories. You love how words can connect you with other people, cultures, and ideas.

But sometimes, words can also be frustrating. You might struggle to find the right word for a situation, or forget a word that you knew before. You might feel overwhelmed by the amount of words you encounter every day, or bored by the same words you use over and over again. You might feel like words have lost their magic, their power, their fun.

That's how I felt until I discovered Wordle, the web-based word game that has taken the world by storm. Wordle is a simple but addictive game that challenges you to guess a five-letter word in six tries, using colored tiles as feedback.

Green tiles mean you got a letter right and in the right position, yellow tiles mean you got a letter right but in the wrong position, and gray tiles mean you got a letter wrong. The game gives you a new word every day, and you can compare your results with other players online.

Wordle is not just a game, it's a word lover's paradise. It's a game that makes you think, learn, and have fun with words. It's a game that tests your vocabulary, your spelling, your logic, and your creativity. It's a game that rewards you with a sense of accomplishment, a burst of dopamine, and a beautiful wordle (a word cloud of your guesses) at the end.

Wordle has rekindled my passion for words. It has made me appreciate the beauty, the diversity, and the complexity of the English language. It has made me curious about the origins, the meanings, and the usage of words. It has made me explore new words, new genres, new sources of inspiration. It has made me a better reader, writer, and communicator.

Wordle has also connected me with other word lovers around the world. I love seeing how other people approach the game, what strategies they use, what words they choose. I love sharing my wordles with my friends, family, and social media followers. I love joining the online discussions, the debates, the jokes, and the memes about Wordle. I love being part of a community that celebrates words, that supports each other, that has fun together.

Wordle has made me fall in love with words again. And I'm not the only one. According to The New York Times, which acquired Wordle in early 2022, the game has over 100 million daily players and has been featured in numerous media outlets, podcasts, and celebrities' posts. Wordle is a phenomenon, a sensation, a revolution.

If you haven't tried Wordle yet, what are you waiting for? You might be surprised by how much you enjoy it. You might discover new words, new friends, new perspectives. You might find yourself hooked, obsessed, addicted. You might fall in love with words again.

Wordle is more than a game. It's a way of life. A wordleful life. 🧩
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