Wordle just confirmed major change for next week — and it's controversial

The folks behind Wordle are making what's old new again with the return of previously used words.

'We have some exciting news to share' — Wordle will enter new era next week with 'magical' change that will completely shake up the game, and it's much needed

That number was whittled down to 2,309 by the NYT after it bought Wordle in January 2022, and then increased by an unknown amount over the next couple of years, with the addition of solutions such as SNAFU (game #659) and OOMPH (#1662).
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See the hardest Wordle and Connections games of 2025

The New York Times kept readers on their toes in 2025, thanks to its stable of popular games. There were more than 11.2 billion puzzles solved on New York Times Games this year, led by 4.2 billion Wordle puzzles solved and 1.6 billion solves in Connections.

Unlocking Today’s Wordle: Clues and Answers for January 17

On January 17, players will find that the difficulty level for Wordle #1673 is relatively easy. This is largely due to the fact that today’s word is commonly used in everyday language, making it more accessible for players at all skill levels. What Does Today’s Wordle Mean?