SMRTR TechJun 21, 2026Science Daily

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

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Researchers at Binghamton University developed a math-based strategy that solves Wordle 99% of the time, outperforming the conventional letter-frequency approach, which succeeds only about 90% of the time. Using Shannon entropy, a tool for measuring uncertainty, the method prioritizes guesses that eliminate the most possibilities rather than guessing the most likely answer — maximizing information gained with each attempt rather than chasing a correct answer directly.

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