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Wordle, the daily obsessions of millions
For millions of Americans, morning means breakfast, coffee and – most importantly – Wordle. “Some people, they play our puzzles the minute they come out,” said Everdeen Mason, the editorial director of The New York Times’ Games.
Wordle, the brainchild of software engineer Josh Wardle, was acquired by The New York Times in 2022. A year later, it was played 4.8 billion times. “Tens of millions of people are playing it every day,” said Zoe Bell, the game’s executive producer.
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If you’re late to the game, here’s how it works: Each day, there’s a five-letter mystery word. You get six chances to figure it out. With each guess, you learn if your letters are wrong, right, or right but in the wrong spot.
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So, what accounts for the game’s astonishing success? “With every guess in Wordle, you get new information. And I think that’s really compelling,” said Bell. “And then when you solve it, there’s a really big moment of satisfaction.”
Is there a foolproof strategy for winning? “Some people [start with] the same word every single day,” said Mason. Good idea? “It can be,” she replied, “especially if you pick one with a lot of vowels.”
ADIEU is the most popular first guess – all those vowels! – but here’s depressing news: statistically, ADIEU does not yield the best results.
Bell said, “I think that the starting word is important, but so is the second word. Because if you have a good starting word and then you blow it by not, you know, doing well with eliminating other letters in your second guess, then you’re gonna be at five or six (tries).”
But that is the genius of its design – a genius that has made Wordle a national phenomenon at breakfast tables everywhere.
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Story produced by Amiel Weisfogel. Editor: Remington Korper.
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How to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today: Livestream options, more
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It will be the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Detroit Lions in a game today. The game will be played at Ford Field in Detroit. The Jaguars will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak, coming into the game with a record of just 2-8. The Lions, meanwhile, have just lost once so far this season for an overall resume of 8-1. Their single loss this season was to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in September.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today, even if you don’t have cable.
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How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game today
The Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game will be played on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The NFL football game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Detroit Lions game without cable
While CBS is available with many basic cable packages, you don’t need to worry if you don’t have access. Whether you have cable or have completely cut the cord, the game will be available with a variety of other options. Just note that the below streaming options will require the use of an internet provider:
Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable
With Paramount+ you’ll have multiple viewing options to choose from. You can catch NFL games on the Paramount+ Essential tier for just $7.99 each month or you can watch college football with a Paramount+ with Showtime subscription for $12.99 monthly. In addition to live streams of NFL games airing on CBS, you’ll get to watch additional live sporting events including NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, soccer and more.
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Amazon Prime Video: Add Paramount+ to your existing subscription
Already have an Amazon Prime Video account? Simply add Paramount+ to your current subscription to watch all the CBS-aired NFL games in addition to Paramount+ originals. The same prices from above apply, depending on which tier you choose. Not sure which is best for you? Don’t worry. Both options come with a free seven-day trial that can help you decide.
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Fubo: Watch the Jaguars-Lions game for free
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to watch a variety of football games, Fubo could be the best way to do so. The live TV streamer is currently offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off of your first month’s subscription. Once subscribed, you’ll gain access to all of their live sporting events immediately. And there will be a lot to choose from. Not only does Fubo come with access to NFL games airing on your local CBS channel, it also includes Fox Sunday NFC games, “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all of the games that air on the NFL Network. So don’t wait.
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As the football season ramps up you may want to stock up on the latest NFL gear and merchandise. Fanatics is a great way to do so. With the latest player t-shirts, jerseys, hoodies and more, there’s plenty of stuff in stock to keep you covered this season. But don’t wait much longer. As each week in the season passes by competition for this limited merchandise will increase. Don’t wait for it to sell out.
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