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Researchers find a Wordle strategy that wins 99% of the time

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 12, 2026, 3:35 PM

In Science, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a mathematical strategy that can solve Wordle with a 99% success rate. Instead of simply guessing words packed with common letters or choosing the most likely answer, the method uses Shannon entropy, a measure from information t FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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