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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
World
James Holt

There's some very bad news for fans of 'Wordle' - it's been.... (four letters beginning with 's')

Popular online game Wordle, which has taken social media by storm in recent weeks, may no longer be free to play in future, it has been announced.

The game has been bought from its creator by The New York Times Company - but the paper has hinted it may not be free to play in future.

Software engineer Josh Wardle decided to sell the virtual puzzle after it snowballed and became “overwhelming” to run.

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