Wordle still captivates millions with its simple yet addictive gameplay and if you struggle with today’s puzzle, Newsweek is here to help.

The inventor of the popular puzzle was Josh Wardle, a Welsh-born software developer from New York City. He perfected Wordle during the COVID-19 lockdowns before opening to the public in October 2021.

After his public debut Wordle exploded from 90 users on November 1, 2021 to 300,000 on January 2, 2022. The New York Times bought it for an undisclosed seven-figure sum and soon it became the publication’s most popular game.

The premise of Wordle is simple: Players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. A color-coded tile system gives players feedback so they can measure their progress. A green tile indicates the correct letter in the correct place, while a yellow tile means the letter is in the word but in the wrong place. A gray tile means the letter is not in the word at all.

One of the unique aspects of the puzzle is its format where you can play once a day. Unlike other puzzle games that can be played repeatedly, Wordle offers a new word every day.

Additionally, the game design eliminates in-game purchases and advertising, marking a departure from the monetization strategies that dominate the gaming industry. WordleAccessibility is another factor in its success; it is web-based, requires no downloads or installations, and can be played on virtually any device with an internet connection.

In May, The New York Times announced that it would be the original Wordle Game that gives subscribers access to more than 1,000 previous puzzles from the official Wordle Archive on the web and in the NYT Games app.

“We are very pleased to announce the official Wordle Archive for our subscribers. This expansion is not just about playing past puzzles; it is about connecting our community with Wordle and with each other,” said Jonathan Knight, head of games at The New York Timessaid.

“We believe this will make the daily puzzle even more exciting and give our subscribers even more moments of surprise and joy to share with friends and family.”

The answer to Friday’s question Wordle will be revealed further down in this article, so scroll carefully if you want to find out for yourself.

“Wordle” No. 1.147, Notes for Friday, August 9

Note No. 1: Today’s answer is a noun.

Note No. 2: There are no letter repetitions.

Note No. 3: The word contains three vowels.

Note No. 4: It’s just one syllable.

Note No. 5: Synonyms include “bacon” and “iota”.

‘Wordle’ No. 1.147, reply for Friday, August 9

The answer to today’s Wordle is “ounce”.

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the noun is defined as “a unit of weight equal to ¹/₁₂ troy pound” or “a small quantity.”

Congratulations if you got it right, but don’t worry if not. Wordle The update occurs daily at midnight in your local time zone, at which time the next puzzle will be available. Newsweek will be back with another round of hints and tips for each new game.

Players who want to keep themselves busy while waiting can try other word puzzles, such as Typochondria And Magic Tower.