How Good Is Your First Wordle Guess?

Authors

  • Sophia Bennett University of Leicester

Keywords:

Viral Game, Computer Game, Probability, Python, Wordle

Abstract

Wordle is a 5-letter word guessing game used by millions daily. Debates have been sparked as to which word is the most effective first guess. This paper poses a simpler new score-based model that can mathematically judge how good your guess is. Have you been fooled by an incorrect suggestion online?

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Published

03.03.2025

How to Cite

Bennett, S. (2025). How Good Is Your First Wordle Guess?. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 12. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/4909

Issue

Vol. 12 (2025)

Section

Articles

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