WordRank: A Word Frequency Game

Name: WordRank: A Word Frequency Game
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Author: edan

by edan·Jul 16, 2026·1 point·1 comment

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AI Analysis

●MidCozy

Wordle clone that swaps spelling for linguistics, but the frequency data feels arbitrary.

Strengths

•Uses the 'wordfreq' Python library to ground guesses in real corpus data rather than dictionaries.
•Clean drag-and-drop interface makes reordering five cards intuitive on mobile devices.
•Color-coded feedback (green/yellow/white) mimics the familiar Wordle satisfaction loop.

Weaknesses

•Frequency rankings often feel subjective or obscure compared to the binary logic of Wordle.
•Lacks the viral 'shareable grid' mechanic that made Wordle and other daily games explode.

Post Description

Please give me honest feedback on my first game. It's based on wordle-like mechanics, but you need to rank words in terms of frequency. Using python "wordfreq"