Wordle has become an online sensation in recent weeks, so much so that the New York Times announced its purchase yesterday.
This deal has seen the New York Times take over control of Wordle, from its creator Josh Wardle for "an undisclosed price in the low seven figures."
Launched in October 2021, Wordle gives users six chances to correctly guess a five-letter word that changes every day.
On its first day online, just 90 people played the game - it's now in the millions.
But what does the New York Times purchasing Wordle mean for the future of the game?
Will it still be free to play and will new words be provided on a daily basis?
Dublin Live took to the streets of the city to ask people if they would still play the game if they had to pay for it. One person revealed: "If I got a couple of trial runs, I might pay for it."
Another said: "If it was a fiver a week, no. If it was a euro a week, maybe."
One person explained: "I don't think it's worth it if you have to pay for it. There are all these apps you can download for free."
Here's everything we know.
Will win streaks be preserved?
The creator of Wordle, Josh Wardle, has said he's "working with them to make sure your wins and streaks will be preserved" when it moves to the NYT.
Will Wordle be put behind the New York Times paywall?
According to the NYT: "At the time it moves to The New York Times, Wordle will be free to play for new and existing players, and no changes will be made to its gameplay."
They've also been quoted as saying it will "initially remain free".
What does the NYT plan to do with Wordle?
Their team of engineers, designers and editors will be "furthering users experience" in the months ahead.
Does the NYT have other games behind a paywall?
Yes it does. Currently it has Spelling Bee, Letter-Boxed, Tiles, and Vertex all behind paywalls.
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