New York Times Acquires Wordle Game
The popular word-guessing game Wordle, created by software engineer Josh Wardle, has been acquired by The New York Times. The game was launched in 2020 and gained popularity, leading to its acquisition in 2022 for an undisclosed sum.
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Sources · 7 independent
BBC Radio 4
“So after this surge in popularity, it was acquired by the New York Times in 2020.”
BBC WS backup
“So after this surge in popularity, it was acquired by the New York Times in 2022, undisclosed several-vigasum.”
WBUR Boston
“by a software engineer called Josh Wardle. He launched it in 2020.”
BBC Radio 4
“in popularity, it was acquired by the New York Times in 2020.”
BBC Radio 4
“it was acquired by the New York Times in 2020. But a bit of a mixed response on social media from fans.”
BBC WS backup
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