The Most Controversial Wordle Word Ever, According to the Game's Editor Tracy Bennett

Tracy Bennett is the editor of the New York Times game Wordle, and she’s revealing one word that was very eye opening for her.

In an interview, she was asked, “What, in your memory, has been the most controversial word?”

If you don’t play Wordle, the word of the day often goes viral if it’s a very hard word, or a unique word that’s not as well known.

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Tracy told Us Weekly, “I ran FEAST on Thanksgiving and there was a contingent that really, really resented that choice. I was so new and I felt like it was the end of the world. It did help me realize how significant this role really is to millions of people. It was eye-opening. The theme that the editor is choosing adds an element to the game that wasn’t there in its design, and that feels unfair.”

Here’s Tracy‘s biggest tip to solve Wordle in the most efficient manner.