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1. techcrunch.com › 2022/01/12 › josh-wardle-interviewA conversation with Josh Wardle, creator of viral hit Wordle

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   Jan 12, 2022 · Hosting it on a website he’s had for years as a home for his other creative efforts (powerlanguage.co.uk, back from his time in England), Wardle casually shared the game with family.Then he ...

2. www.bbc.co.uk › news › business-60208463Wordle inventor 'overwhelmed' as New York Times buys game - BBC

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   Feb 1, 2022 · Software engineer Josh Wardle released the free simple online game in October, and has now sold it for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.

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4. marketrealist.com › p › does-wordle-make-moneyDoes Wordle Make Money? Popular Word Game Sold to NYT

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   Mar 13, 2023 · Wordle’s creator, Josh Wardle, made the game strictly for your pleasure (or rather his partner's), and he planned to keep it that way. However, that changed after The New York Times announced it ...

5. slate.com › culture › 2022Wordle: Game creator Josh Wardle on strategy, stats, and why ...

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   Jan 19, 2022 · Oh, big fans of the bee, OK. It’s a bit too much for me, to be honest. Wordle’s a bit simpler, more my speed. But yeah, I wanted to try making a game that she and I would enjoy playing ...

6. www.mirror.co.uk › news › uk-newsBritish software engineer becomes a millionaire after Wordle ...

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   Feb 1, 2022 · British software engineer becomes a millionaire after Wordle sold for over £1m - Mirror Online. Josh Wardle created Wordle - a play on his surname - during the pandemic to amuse his girlfriend....

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   Who is Josh Wardle?

   • But perhaps, even more delighting than the game itself, is the origin story. The short version is that British-raised New York resident Josh Wardle, who used to work at Reddit and is now a software engineer at Brooklyn art collective Mschf, originally built Wordle last year for his partner, a word puzzle enthusiast, for them to play together.

   A conversation with Josh Wardle, creator of viral hit Wordle - TechCrunch

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   Why did Josh Wardle create wordle?

   • “It’s not trying to do anything shady with your data or your eyeballs.” My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Josh Wardle created Wordle - a play on his surname - during the pandemic to amuse his girlfriend. The New York Times purchased the daily online puzzle that has left millions around the world hooked.

   British software engineer becomes a millionaire after Wordle sold for

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   Did Wardle buy wordle?

   • However, that changed after The New York Times announced it had struck a deal to acquire the game from Wardle for an undisclosed price "in the low seven figures" on Jan. 31, 2022. Keep reading for details on how Wordle makes money and how the game got its start. Why did Wardle sell Wordle to the 'New York Times'?

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   Will Wardle's New York Times acquisition strip the game of its fun?

   • While Wardle is confident in the NYT's ability to steward his creation, many fans of the game are worried that the acquisition will strip the game of its fun.

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8. careergear.henof.com › news › storyHow Much is Josh Wardle Worth? The Creator of Wordle Reveals ...

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   Josh Wardle’s estimated net worth is between $600,000 and $800,000, based on the reported sale price of Wordle and his previous earnings as a software engineer and product manager. However, his net worth may vary depending on his expenses, taxes, and investments.

9. patch.com › oregon › portlandUniversity Of Oregon Alum Sells Wordle To New York Times - Patch

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   Jan 31, 2022 · The deal is said to be worth in the "low millions." After leaving Eugene, Wardle worked for Pinterest and Reddit.