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NYT's Spelling Bee game is an example of the opposite case. It's a little bit like Wordle (you're given a set of letters and need to make words), but it doesn't
by HPsquared 4y ago
NYT's Spelling Bee game is an example of the opposite case. It's a little bit like Wordle (you're given a set of letters and need to make words), but it doesn't accept obscure words. So I'm constantly coming up with words that fit the letters nicely and get rejected. It drains away a lot of the enjoyment.
- xhkkffbf 4y agoI think the NYT's argument is that allowing obscure words drains excitement from those who don't know the word. They can't get a perfect score. So they have a choice of annoying you or annoying them and they chose to play to a broad base.