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Information theory
The mathematical framework that quantifies the information value of a Wordle opener — how much each guess reduces the candidate-answer space.
Origin and context
Notably popularized by Grant Sanderson's 3Blue1Brown video. The information-theory-optimal first guess for Wordle, given the curated answer list, is variously calculated to be CRANE, SALET, or TRACE depending on the answer list version.
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What is Information theory?
The mathematical framework that quantifies the information value of a Wordle opener — how much each guess reduces the candidate-answer space.
Where does Information theory come from?
Notably popularized by Grant Sanderson's 3Blue1Brown video. The information-theory-optimal first guess for Wordle, given the curated answer list, is variously calculated to be CRANE, SALET, or TRACE depending on the answer list version.
What's related to Information theory?
Related puzzle terms include Opener. See the linked entries for full definitions.