Wordle's Meteoric Rise: How a Couple's Quarantine Pastime Became a Global Linguistic Phenomenon

Wordle was created by Josh Wardle as a game for him and his partner to enjoy during lockdown. It quickly became a global sensation after its release in October 2021.

Wardle sold Wordle to The New York Times in January 2022 for a seven-figure sum.

According to a language lecturer, Wordle's popularity reflects people's fascination with language as a complex process.

Wordle provides insight into our linguistic abilities, like other language games humans have always enjoyed.

The answer for today's Wordle puzzle is "Carol," a common word associated with Christmas songs.