Wordle enthusiasts marked Wordle Day on May 6 with a new competitive format called Wordle Golf. The game involves solving a series of Wordle puzzles and tracking performance on a scorecard.
The special event introduced a curated course of 18 puzzles. Players compete by attempting to solve each puzzle in the fewest possible guesses, similar to strokes in golf. A lower score indicates better performance.
Scores are assigned based on the number of guesses required to solve each puzzle. Solving in one guess earns 1 point, two guesses earns 2 points, and so on, up to six guesses earning 6 points. Failing to solve the puzzle results in a score of 6.5 points. Additional penalties apply for spoiling the solution or missing a day when playing over time.
Wordle Editor Tracy Bennett selected the 18 puzzles for the Wordle Golf course. This format encourages players to compare their results directly over a set series of challenges. More information about the rules and origins of Wordle Golf is available.
Wordle Day is celebrated on May 6, aligning with the game's structure of using five letters and allowing players six guesses to find the target word. This date serves as an annual point of celebration for the game's community.
Players seeking assistance or community discussion can find help on pages dedicated to daily puzzles, including the Wordle Review. These sections often provide hints and allow players to share their results.
Tools such as Wordle Bot also provide players with analysis of their performance, comparing their guesses to optimal strategies. Testing teams evaluate puzzle difficulty in advance, contributing data on average solve times. More details are available on learn more about what they do.
Beyond the daily Wordle puzzle, players can explore other word and logic games. Offerings include Strands, a word search variant, Spelling Bee, and The Crossword.
"Wordle continues to inspire families and friends to connect by sharing each day’s solving challenges and surprises," Wordle Editor Tracy Bennett said.
