The New York Times purchased Wordle in early 2022 for an undisclosed sum. The publication said that players collectively played Wordle 4.8 billion times in 2023. So, it's little surprise that Wordle is one of the best online games and puzzles you can play daily.

Following its public debut, Wordle exploded from 90 users on November 1, 2021, to 300,000 on January 2, 2022. The New York Times purchased it for an undisclosed seven-figure fee soon after and it went on to become the publication's most popular game.

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Developed by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in Brooklyn, the game was originally a gift for his girlfriend who loved crosswords. Initially intended for the couple's own enjoyment during lockdown, Wardle soon recognized its broader appeal and launched Wordle online in October 2021.

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now nearly 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

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