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Nerdle

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description Nerdle Overview

Nerdle is a free online puzzle game created by data scientist Richard Mann and launched in January 2022. It applies the format of the popular word game Wordle to mathematical equations, challenging players to deduce a hidden calculation within six attempts using digits and arithmetic operators. The game refreshes daily with a new equation shared by all players, and was developed shortly after Wordle's viral popularity as a math-oriented variation. Additional game modes have since been introduced.

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Who created Nerdle and when did it launch?

Nerdle was created by data scientist Richard Mann and launched in January 2022. It is a free online puzzle that adapts the daily format of Wordle to mathematical equations.

How many guesses and characters does classic Nerdle use?

Classic Nerdle gives you six guesses to find an eight-character calculation. Every guess must be mathematically valid and contain one equals sign, with a number on the right side.

What do the green, purple, and black tiles mean in Nerdle?

Green means the digit or operator is correct and in the correct position, while purple means it belongs in the solution but is in the wrong position. Black means that character is not used in the target calculation, subject to the game's rules for repeated characters. [Official Nerdle rules](https://nerdlegame.com/new)

Is Nerdle just Wordle with numbers?

It uses Wordle's six-guess feedback format, but Nerdle asks you to solve an eight-character equation such as 10+20=30. Digits, arithmetic operators, order of operations, and mathematical validity all matter, so it is a logic puzzle as well as a word-game-style guessing game.

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