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Mathematicians Crack Wordle with Entropy | Science News

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Mathematicians at Binghamton University cracked Wordle with a mind-blowing strategy using Shannon entropy—cutting the puzzle down to 1% failure by maximizing info per guess, not just luck. Instead of guessing common letters, they pick words that eliminate most possibilities fastest, even if they’re not the answer. Born from a class project, this method outperformed traditional tactics (99% vs. 90% success), proving smart info-gathering beats blind hope—and turns a game into a masterclass in strategic thinking. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b44178dd613a72a

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