Researchers found a Wordle strategy that wins 99% of the time

Researchers found a Wordle strategy that wins 99% of the time Researchers used information theory to crack Wordle, creating a strategy that solves the game correctly 99% of the time. - Date: - June 19, 2026 - Source: - Binghamton University - Summary: - Researchers developed a Wordle-solving strategy that succeeds 99% of the time by focusing on information gain rather than likely answers. The method uses Shannon entropy to identify guesses that reveal the most about the hidden word. Each guess is designed to slash uncertainty and narrow the possibilities faster. The result significantly outperformed more traditional Wordle tactics. - Share: Millions of people tackle Wordle every day, trying to uncover a hidden five-letter word in the New York Times' wildly popular puzzle game. Now, researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, say they have developed a mathematical approach that can solve Wordle with a remarkable 99% success rate. The goal of Wordle is simple. Players have six chances to identify a secret five-letter word. Each game begins with five empty squares and no clues. When a player enters a guess, such as "BRAVE," the game responds with colored squares that provide hints about the hidden word: - Grey means the letter does not appear in the secret word. - Yellow means the letter is in the word but is in the wrong position. - Green means the letter is both correct and in the correct position. Using these clues, players continue making guesses until they either find the answer and turn all five squares green or run out of attempts. Using Information Theory to Solve Wordle The research team, led by Assistant Professor Congyu "Peter" Wu, turned to Shannon entropy, a mathematical concept used to measure uncertainty. Instead of focusing on words that seem most likely