The prominent US newspaper said they wanted the viral word-game hit to remain distinct from the news.
Maybe they should have considered that before theybought Wordlefor a seven-figure sum in February?
Some fans of Wordle will still see the unchanged answer if they havent refreshed their internet tool.

Other organisations are treading less lightly around the Roe v. Wade debate.
The statement follows a similarmessage from Bungieposted to their site last week.
Washington-basedGuild Warsdevs ArenaNet simplytweeted: Your body.
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