Wordle Sex for Old People #WSOP

Spice things up in the sack with a Failing NYT threeway

The appetizing appeal of the latest craze Wordle is the game’s shareability. At the stroke of midnight I eagerly do the day’s puzzle, then share my result right away with half a dozen friends on my Wordle thread. In return I get magnanimous gloating from winners, snarky comments from losers, and a few wonderful minutes of daily friendly connection I otherwise wouldn’t.

The game’s stunning virality and lucrative popularity have spawned dozens of shameless clones, and several creative alternatives. Wordle addicts hungry for more action can circumvent the once-a-day limit with Hello Wordl, do four different versions at once with Quordle, guess a song title with Heardle, or dive in geeky deep with a Pokemon themed Squirdle.

Sex always sells, so not surprisingly Lewdle encourages naughty words only, while Sweardle brings new meaning to the four-letter guess. Niche Wordle genres also abound, of course, so if you’re into it try Queerdle. But why stop there? The mind is the sexiest organ, so plugging Wordle directly into your love life might add some zip in a quirky, kinky way. Try it!

WSOP Idea #1: “Winner Gets a Prize”

An easy and fun way to indulge your sexual desires and those of your lover is to reward yourself and them after a Wordle win. Endless variations for such a simple enhancement abound, all of them an extention of the “What do you want?” scenario played by partners. It goes like this: the winner asks for a sexual wish to come true, and the loser then enthusiastically grants it.

For example, lie in bed together with phones facing away from each other. Decide what consititutes a “win”: Least number of guesses? Fastest time? You can assign wishes to be granted based on these various criteria, too. Three… Two… One… Go! Loser asks: “What do you want?” Winner’s choice: Shower antics? Dress up? Role play? Water sports for the more daring…

These shenanigans are suprisingly exciting because they blend the rational and logical mindset of solving a puzzle with the sensuous and visceral thrill of the granting of a sexual desire, especially a taboo one. The set up helps lovers feel less vulnerable, and creates a context where…