Do puzzles make us happy? A simple online word game has gone viral online. Experts say puzzles give us something to focus on and make us more content.
The Wordle craze taking over the internet
Do puzzles make us happy? A simple online word game has gone viral online. Experts say puzzles give us something to focus on and make us more content.
What's happening?
Lots of people are playing a new online game. It is called Wordle. The rules are simple. You have to use clues to guess a word.
Two million people play it every day.
The game is free online. It does not have an app.
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There is only one word a day. Once you have solved the puzzle, you must wait for the next day.
Josh Wardle invented the game. He likes doing crosswords. He wanted to make his own game for fun.
Do puzzles make us happy?
Yes! Everyone can do a puzzle. It can be a word search or a maths problem. Life happens so much on phones. Puzzles can help us relax!
No. They are a waste of time. It is better to read a book and learn something. If we are bored of our phones, we should meet up with friends!