What the numbers tell us about the best – and worst – Wordle start words | Puzzle games | The Guardian
The braggers posting their scores on social media offer a treasure trove of data, giving mathematicians a better understanding of the game and why we play it
Which five-letter word is most likely to leave us feeling defeated? Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA View image in fullscreen Which five-letter word is most likely to leave us feeling defeated? Photograph: Nick Ansell/PA Puzzle games This article is more than 4 years old What the numbers tell us about the best – and worst – Wordle start words This article is more than 4 years old The braggers posting their scores on social media offer a treasure trove of data, giving mathematicians a better understanding of the game and why we play it Spoilers for the mathematically best starting words ahead Mona Ch
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