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Wordle Game Show Set for NBC

Updated 2026-05-11 13:00 UTC 2 sources Neutral

NBC has greenlit a game show version of the popular word puzzle game Wordle, to debut in 2027 with Savannah Guthrie as host. The show is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio and Jimmy Fallon's production company.

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The Verge
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. The show will be produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio "in partnership with" Jimmy Fallon's produc
2026-05-11 12:50 UTC
Deadline
Wordle is officially coming to NBC. The network has handed a series order to the Jimmy Fallon-produced game show adaptation of the much-loved New York Times word puzzle game with Savannah Guthrie hosting. It comes after Deadline revealed that the network piloted the project last year. The new format
2026-05-11 12:50 UTC
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