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Anyone else played this word game? I first heard of it on BBC Breakfast last week and googled it to find out more. It was invented by John Wardle for his puzzle mad partner and its quite addictive - it is only one puzzle every 24 hours - no apps or fees involved - you play it through your browser. If you like crosswords and word puzzles give it a try :thumbup:
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I've seen it mentioned on Facebook a lot. Had no idea what it was. I like puzzles so I'll have a look. Ta.

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It's here if anyone is looking for it - https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/

I got today's at fourth attempt

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I did today's in 3! The only one I really loused up was an early one - clearly hadn't read the instructions properly and thought that no repeated letters were allowed,
generally do it in 4
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david63 wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 09:19
It's here if anyone is looking for it - https://www.powerlanguage.co.uk/wordle/

I got today's at fourth attempt
Three tries for me - lot of luck involved don’t you think in the first word you insert - it’s a bit of fun and all the “experts” telling you how frequently letters are used etc takes that fun away.
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Jan Rosser wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 09:28
Three tries for me
But you have done it before :roll:

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I enjoy Wordle, and have been doing it each day.


It’s a bit awkward when the daily word is an American spelling, as happened a week or so ago
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I did it in four. I didn't realise but I've been practising by watching the TV programme Lingo on wet cold afternoons. Same idea. It's good. I'll be addicted soon! You're right Gill about US spellings. Obviously not seen them in this yet but they creep into other puzzles I do.
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david63 wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 09:31
Jan Rosser wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 09:28
Three tries for me
But you have done it before :roll:
I've been doing it for less than a week - give us a break !!!

Perhaps I shouldn't brag that I did yesterday's in two - lucky pick of first word but go on then I will :lol:
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It’s things like Wordle that make me realise my intellectual limitations :oops:

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My first thought when I read the title was you had been on the booze and misspelt WORLDIE Jan :D
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I did it in three this morning, but I was very lucky with my second word.

Yesterday wasn’t a difficult word, but it took me all 6 attempts
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It’s pretty good. Takes a few minutes but doesn’t need the time commitment of a crossword. It’s a lovely simple idea and at present there is no hassle of ‘sign ins’ or adverts. If you remember the old peg-board game ‘Mastermind’ it’s pretty much the same but letters replace pegs. On caveat…it uses American spellings but that has only affected one day’s puzzle so far…’favor’ caused me to crash out last week.

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Stephen wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 11:00
My first thought when I read the title was you had been on the booze and misspelt WORLDIE Jan :D
I don’t drink booze before 9.00 am Stephen :lolno:
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Jan Rosser wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 11:39
Stephen wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 11:00
My first thought when I read the title was you had been on the booze and misspelt WORLDIE Jan :D
I don’t drink booze before 9.00 am Stephen :lolno:

Oh I see, you wait till five past. Very sensible :D

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Ranchi wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 11:35
It’s pretty good. Takes a few minutes but doesn’t need the time commitment of a crossword. It’s a lovely simple idea and at present there is no hassle of ‘sign ins’ or adverts. If you remember the old peg-board game ‘Mastermind’ it’s pretty much the same but letters replace pegs. On caveat…it uses American spellings but that has only affected one day’s puzzle so far…’favor’ caused me to crash out last week.
I knew I'd seen the concept of right or right but in the wrong place somewhere before. Yes it was that peg game.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 12:34
Ranchi wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 11:35
It’s pretty good. Takes a few minutes but doesn’t need the time commitment of a crossword. It’s a lovely simple idea and at present there is no hassle of ‘sign ins’ or adverts. If you remember the old peg-board game ‘Mastermind’ it’s pretty much the same but letters replace pegs. On caveat…it uses American spellings but that has only affected one day’s puzzle so far…’favor’ caused me to crash out last week.
I knew I'd seen the concept of right or right but in the wrong place somewhere before. Yes it was that peg game.
It's called Mastermind
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Meg 50 wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 17:27
Mervyn and Trish wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 12:34
Ranchi wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 11:35
It’s pretty good. Takes a few minutes but doesn’t need the time commitment of a crossword. It’s a lovely simple idea and at present there is no hassle of ‘sign ins’ or adverts. If you remember the old peg-board game ‘Mastermind’ it’s pretty much the same but letters replace pegs. On caveat…it uses American spellings but that has only affected one day’s puzzle so far…’favor’ caused me to crash out last week.
I knew I'd seen the concept of right or right but in the wrong place somewhere before. Yes it was that peg game.
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Failed this morning

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Onelife wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 10:00
It’s things like Wordle that make me realise my intellectual limitations :oops:

Same here. Haven’t got a clue what you’re supposed to do.

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I wrote a fully operational version of ' Mastermind ' on an MSX computer using basic :angel:
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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 24 Jan 2022, 09:31
Failed this morning
Got it on the fifth attempt :roll:
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It was a tricky one. My excuse anyway. I didn't allow for double letters or silent ones!

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I got on in 6, but with a little help!
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Stephen wrote: 24 Jan 2022, 09:58
Onelife wrote: 23 Jan 2022, 10:00
It’s things like Wordle that make me realise my intellectual limitations :oops:

Same here. Haven’t got a clue what you’re supposed to do.
Don’t let it get to you down Stephen, intelligence isn’t a measure of our wisdom :thumbup: :D

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