Wordlers, your favorite game just changed the rules: As of Monday, February 2, previously-played words may be reused.
“Hey, Wordlers! We have some exciting news to share,” the New York Times stated in its Gameplay newsletter on January 28, according to Tom’s Guide. “Starting on Monday, we will begin adding previously run words back into play.”
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Rest assured, though, that answers may still be new words. “There are still many first-time answers to debut, but also more chances for Wordle in ones and those magical, serendipitous moments when Wordle overlaps with real life,” the statement continued. “Happy solving!”
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Now that old words are back in play, there are many more options for game creators to choose from. This will likely change how Wordlers play, especially those who participate every day. But such is the case with this five-letter word: CHANGE.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.
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