The grandees who decide these things have so far denied me a Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize and Presidential Medal of Freedom.
But – and I do mean to boast – I now hold a Wordle badge. I got it last week for completing 1,000 Wordle puzzles.
I joined the Wordle craze in January 2022 after news reports highlighted the quirky puzzle created by a man named Josh Wardle.
Wordle permits you to play once daily. To “win,” you must determine a five-letter word in six or fewer guesses. Time spent: a minute or two.
The free puzzle delivers a cheap ego boost when you win, as usually happens, and only a minor funk when you lose.
Cheap ego boosts sure are popular. In 2024, Wordle was played 5.3 billion times – including my 365 attempts.
A Wordle badge is a participation prize, awarded only because you play (waste time?) often. Winning is not required.
I’ll savor mine while the grandees dither over my Nobel Prize. Perhaps I’ll add “Wordle Prize” to my LinkedIn page.
And hint, hint: I await my Wordle badge parade.
30-Second Read and Wordle
Wordle captured me. Send help.
Wordle crushed me. More Wordle!
I’ve never played Wordle, and after watching the video, I never will. However, I’ll likely watch the video again and share it with family and friends who do.
Suzanne, you’re smart not to play. If you play even once, then you’re hooked and can’t escape.
I should have a badge, too.
I also should have an additional laurel for competing daily against three of my children, who are far smarter than I, the 2-degree UNC alum, the former Jeopardy! contestant and my Davidson biology major. When I beat one of them, it’s a victory beyond measure.
I have a group chat with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law where we post daily Wordle results — and talk smack. I’m definitely not the best in the group.