If you're yet to solve today's Wordle puzzle don't worry, as Newsweek is here to help you with some tips and tricks. The game was invented during the first coronavirus lockdown by Josh Wardle, a New York-based software engineer who simply wanted a game "for me and my partner to enjoy.

It quickly became a global sensation, with some players sharing their answers, along with hints and tips, on social media each day. Such was the game's popularity that, in January 2022, it was bought by The New York Times for an undisclosed low seven-figure sum,

Following its public debut, Wordle exploded from 90 users on November 1, 2021, to 300,000 on January 2, 2022. The New York Times purchased it for an undisclosed seven-figure fee, and soon after, it became the publication's most popular game.