Wordle users have been redirected to the website of the New York Times (NYT), the game’s new owner, and had their streaks accidentally reset. Users who navigate to the game’s original home – powerlanguage.co.uk – are now redirected to the NYT website, following the game’s sale last month. Some users have complained online that the move reset their winning streaks and the paper said it was investigating the issue. The popular online game was bought from its creator by The New York Times Company last month and the paper hinted it may not be free to play in future. The popular online game was sold last month (Nick Ansell/PA).

Source: The Times February 11, 2022 01:36 UTC