Wordle is turning into a primetime TV game show on NBC

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Wordle is turning into a primetime TV game show on NBC

The Verge·Jay Peters·6 months ago

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NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show that will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie. It’s scheduled to premiere in 2027.

May 11, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC

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Jay Peters

is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme.

Wordle could be the next great game show. NBC has greenlit a game show version of The New York Times ’ popular puzzle game, and it’s set to debut in 2027 with Savannah Guthrie as the host.…

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Wordle is turning into a primetime TV game show on NBC