Are Wordle words random?

No, the words in Wordle are not random. Instead, the game has a predefined list of words, and each day, one word from this list is selected as the 'word of the day' for everyone playing the game by the New York Times.

So, while there is an element of randomness in selecting the word from the predefined list, it is not entirely random as the list is curated to ensure that the words are common, recognizable, and appropriate.

The criteria for the possible answers in Wordle are:

• Common: The word must be a common English word. This excludes proper nouns, abbreviations, and slang.
• Recognizable: The word must be recognizable to a wide audience. This excludes obscure words, technical jargon, and words that are only used in certain regions or dialects.
• Appropriateness: The word must be appropriate for all audiences. This excludes words that are offensive, vulgar, or otherwise inappropriate.

This means that the game does not randomly select any five-letter word from the dictionary but instead chooses from a curated list of acceptable words. This helps to keep the game fun and appropriate for all players.

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