why the word puzzle Wordle has become a new online obsession
- Written by Erin Sebo, Lecturer in Medieval Literature, Flinders University
ShutterstockWordle is a quick English-language word game developed by software engineer Josh Wardle, as a unique gift for his partner, released in October 2021. It’s easily accessible online.
The game, in which players guess a five letter word through linguistic inferences, became an unlikely success, suggesting a change in how we communicate...





