Wordle is becoming a primetime TV quiz show, because the ultimate five-letter word is ‘money’
The New York Times-owned puzzle game Wordle is expanding beyond its daily online presence to become a primetime television gameshow. NBC will broadcast the adaptation in both the United States and United Kingdom, with filming taking place in Manchester, England. The show will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie, the anchor of NBC’s Today morning program, with production handled by Electric Hot Dog, the production company of late-night host Jimmy Fallon. Fallon expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, describing Guthrie as having “that rare combination of intelligence, charm, and warmth” ideal for the role. The television adaptation represents another milestone for Wordle, the viral online puzzle game that has become a daily phenomenon and remains a fixture in millions of players’ routines worldwide. The TV show will bring the game’s core mechanic—guessing five-letter words within a limited number of attempts—to a broadcast audience, expanding its reach into primetime entertainment.