The popular word game Wordle, now part of The New York Times suite of puzzles, has expanded its functionality. Subscribers can now design and share their own Wordle puzzles, ranging from four to seven letters in length – a departure from the standard five-letter constraint. This allows for more personalized and challenging experiences beyond the daily official Wordle.
How to Create Your Own Wordle
The feature is exclusively available to New York Times Games or All Access subscribers. To access it, navigate to the “Create a Puzzle” option in the top menu when logged into the Wordle interface.
The system will check for validity, ensuring the word meets dictionary standards. This means common obscenities and very niche terms are excluded; for example, “TANGO” is accepted, while “RINGO” is not. The tool also prevents multi-word entries: “MARRY” works, but “MARRYME” will be rejected.
Once a valid word is selected, users can add their name and an optional hint to the puzzle. The system then generates a unique shareable link. Unlike official Wordle puzzles, these custom puzzles do not expire daily, allowing recipients unlimited time to solve them.
Sharing and Accessing Custom Wordles
The creator must be a subscriber, but anyone with the generated link can play, regardless of subscription status. This means you can challenge friends and family without requiring them to pay for access.
This expansion of Wordle’s functionality reflects a trend toward user-generated content within established digital experiences. The ability to personalize puzzles increases engagement and adds a social dimension to the game, encouraging broader participation and discussion.
Custom Wordle puzzles provide a unique way to test friends and family with personalized challenges, extending the Wordle experience beyond the daily official game.
