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

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Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a mathematical strategy that can solve Wordle with a 99% success rate.

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  • Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a mathematical strategy that can solve Wordle with a 99% success rate.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:35:56 UTC.

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