Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a mathematical approach to Wordle that reportedly wins 99% of the time, according to ScienceDaily. The method does not rely on guessing words packed with common letters or simply choosing the most likely answer.
Instead, the strategy uses Shannon entropy, a concept from information theory that measures uncertainty. By selecting guesses that maximize the expected information gained from each attempt, the algorithm narrows down possible solutions more efficiently.
The report highlights this as a practical application of information theory to a popular puzzle, though it does not specify how the strategy was tested or whether it works for all Wordle variants.