Wordle is turning into a primetime TV game show on NBC
Published: (May 11, 2026 at 08:50 AM EDT)
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Source: The Verge
Source: The Verge
Overview
Wordle could be the next great game show. NBC has greenlit a game‑show version of The New York Times’ popular puzzle game, and it’s set to debut in 2027 with Savannah Guthrie as the host. The show will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio in partnership with Jimmy Fallon’s production company and the NYT, according to a press release.
The series will feature teams of players competing to solve five‑letter word puzzles in a high‑energy, collaborative environment, translating the core elements of Wordle into a new kind of view …
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