'We have some exciting news to share' — Wordle will enter new era next week with 'magical' change that will completely shake up the game, and it's much needed

Wordle logo on a smartphone against a backdrop in Wordle's colors.

Wordle will start repeating answers next week in a move that’s certain to cause deep controversy among devotees of the game – but which I believe is wholly necessary.

The move was announced in a rather low-key fashion, in the form of a brief statement at the top of the New York Times' Gameplay email newsletter yesterday.