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Wordle is a daily dose of delight, despair, and sometimes smugness : Pop Culture Happy Hour The daily online word game Wordle has absolutely exploded in popularity in recent weeks. It's a game that gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word, giving you clues along the way about which letters are right and whether they're in the right places. It's addictive, but it can drive you mad.

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Wordle is a daily dose of delight, despair, and sometimes smugness

Wordle is a daily dose of delight, despair, and sometimes smugness

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The online game Wordle gives the player six chances to guess a five letter word.
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The online game Wordle gives the player six chances to guess a five letter word.
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The daily online word game Wordle has absolutely exploded in popularity in recent weeks. It's a game that gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word, giving you clues along the way about which letters are right and whether they're in the right places. It's addictive, but it can drive you mad.