As the 1,000th Wordle goes live, experts explains the surprising benefits the daily word game has to offer.
The web-based word game ’s creator, Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, had originally only shared it with family and friends.
Millions of players are still daily devotees to this natty brain-teaser. But is it just addictive entertainment? Or could playing the game daily actually offer some deeper benefits? “There are many cognitive benefits of playing Wordle. Regular play can enhance brain function by stimulating critical thinking, problem-solving skills and memory retention.”
Jasper Clow, a B2B editorial specialist and copywriting tutor at Tangerine, added: “There more benefits than just exposing yourself to new words. When you play Wordle, you’re getting your hands on and experimenting with the smaller structures and sounds that form words, learning how they go together, and improving your grasp of the foundations of language. It’s well worth five minutes for something that will make you a better writer, reader, and thinker.
“Like any activity that requires us to focus our attention, Wordle can help us to achieve ‘psychological flow’. This is a state of mind in which we are completely engaged in an activity,” says Mann. “Unlike other apps or online games, Wordle has a limit on the amount of times you can play. With only one word to guess per day, you can’t fall into the trap of spending hours in front of your screen. This means it’s easier to enjoy Wordle in moderation and make the most of its benefits.
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