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Update: As of June 9, 2022, the Wordle archive is no longer available. A note on the site reads: "It’s been a fantastic three months since this archive went live, bringing joy to many. However, as they say, all good things must come to an end. The New York Times has asked me to take it down—honestly, I’m surprised it took them this long."
Arriving at the perfect moment to engage restless minds during the pandemic, Wordle, a brilliant word-guessing game by Josh Wardle, challenges players to uncover a five-letter word through strategic guesses. The catch? Only one new puzzle is available daily.
If you’re eager to play Wordle non-stop, much like binge-watching a series, you’re in luck. As Kotaku highlights, there’s an open-source Wordle archive that provides unlimited access to the previous 296 puzzles (and more).
Developed by Wordle enthusiast Devang Thakkar, this archive maintains a complete record of all Wordle puzzles. Simply visit the page, pick a puzzle, or let the system choose one randomly for you. And don’t worry—you can still share your results on social media for bragging rights.
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The New York Times purchased Wordle in January 2022. The future of third-party Wordle archives remains uncertain, though the Times asked for one to be taken down in March. Speculation suggests the Times might be developing its own archive and additional Wordle features. Recently, they launched WordleBot, a tool that evaluates completed puzzles to determine whether a player’s success stems from luck or skill.
Although the Thakkar archive doesn’t include Wordle’s hard mode, it still provides plenty of puzzles to keep you occupied for hours—or until the Times decides to intervene. If you ever find yourself stuck, check out the 20 optimal starting words to improve your gameplay.
