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From watching a mathematical breakdown of playing, there are like 13k 5 letter words in english and wordle uses about 2400. There are some really bizzare words
by mattbrewsbytes 5y ago
From watching a mathematical breakdown of playing, there are like 13k 5 letter words in english and wordle uses about 2400. There are some really bizzare words that people wouldn't know so the wordle list is narrowed down to common words.
I think the only likely thing that might be illegal is using the same name. Game concepts are copied all the time, from what I understand. I'm not a lawyer.
Kudos to the guy that wrote it and sold it. I don't see how NYT can monetize it - if they put up a paywall usage goes to 0 real quick.
- frosted-flakes 5y agoI doubt they'll ever monetize Wordle directly, but the links it displays when you solve a puzzle and in the menu definitely drive traffic to their puzzles that they do monetize. I tried them, and seriously considered subscribing so I could keep playing Spelling Bee (I ultimately decided against it).