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Will Wordle still be free after the New York Times buyout?

7 mins | Feb 7, 2022
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The newspaper isn’t in this for a quick buck. The New York Times has bought Wordle for a “low seven-figure sum” but will the viral mega-hit game be locked behind a paywall or become riddled with ads? Keith Stuart explores the NYT’s future strategy to keep fans at ease.

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