Oh, wait, actually the best Wordle opener is not “crane”…

The video explores solving Wordle using information theory, addressing a coding bug that slightly affected algorithm performance. The bug involved incorrect color assignment for repeated letters, which was fixed to find the optimal first guess. The video emphasizes the educational purpose of teaching information theory rather than finding the best Wordle strategy. It concludes that while algorithms can optimize guesses, human play relies on intuition and adaptability.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?