Don't Wordle
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Don't Wordle is a daily puzzle where the goal is to avoid guessing the hidden word.
Don't Wordle mimics Wordle's appearance and rules: after each guess, letters are marked green (correct letter, correct spot), yellow (correct letter, wrong spot), or gray (letter not in word). The twist is players must avoid the hidden word while respecting green and yellow constraints. The game displays "valid words remaining" and includes an undo feature. Strategies include deducing the word then undoing to avoid its letters, or using uncommon/repeat letters. A "Purist" mode uses random starts, no undos, and only common words.
What commenters are saying
Commenters find the game surprisingly difficult, with many struggling to get past a few guesses. Some note the forced green/yellow letter reuse makes it harder than Wordle hard mode. Several commenters criticize the cookie consent popup with hundreds of tracking vendors. There is concern about potential trademark issues with the name "Wordle." Some users report miraculously winning in 2 guesses by playing as if it were normal Wordle. A few question the word list validity (e.g., rejecting WEIRD).