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NEW YORK -- 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 He originally made it for his partner, but released it to the public in October.

Preview in new tabSome news leaves us without words.Wordle — the addictive, five-letter puzzle phenom of this year — is being taken over by the New York Times for “an undisclosed price in the low seven figures,” the newspaper and Brooklyn-based creator Josh Wardle announced Monday afternoon.The “Wheel of Fortune”-esque online game — in which players have six guesses to determine one new word each day — will be transitioning to the paper’s website and will reportedly remain free to play.“The game has gotten bigger than I imagined,” Wardle said, adding that he was “thrilled” with the move. A timetable for the changeover was not released.

The New York Times Co., which continues to look for opportunities to bolster its offerings beyond the traditional news business, has acquired popular online game Wordle.

Wordle has become a phenomenon on the internet throughout the last month and now creator Josh Wardle is cashing in.

Ellise Shafer The New York Times has purchased Wordle, the daily word game that has recently taken the internet by storm.The publication announced the acquisition in a press release on Monday, writing: “As The Times looks to entertain more solvers with puzzles every day — especially during these anxious times — we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve acquired Wordle, the stimulating and wildly popular daily word game that has become a cultural phenomenon. Wordle, which gives players six tries to guess a five-letter mystery word, will join New York Times Games’s portfolio of original, engaging puzzle games that delight and challenge solvers every day.”The press release also states that Wordle was purchased for “an undisclosed price in the low-seven figures.” The game was created by Josh Wardle, a Brooklyn-based software engineer, and released to the public in October 2021.

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