Smithsonian Magazine published an article on Jan. 21, 2022, examining the viral rise of the online game Wordle.

A psychological angle on Wordle’s popularity

The article frames Wordle’s popularity through psychology, focusing on why the game caught on.

Its subject is the appeal of an online game, rather than a competitive esports result.

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