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New York Times buys viral word game Wordle for 'low seven figures' 

Business Standard | 01/02/2022 06:29 PM | Click to read full article

The New York Times said on Monday that it has bought Wordle, the free online word game that has exploded in popularity and, for some, become a daily obsession. 

The Times, which has popular word games like Spelling Bee and its crossword puzzle, said at the time it moves to The New York Times, Wordle will be free to play for new and existing players, and no changes will be made to its gameplay.

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