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Binary search meets word game in new browser puzzle

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A developer built a word game that uses binary search logic to guess a hidden word. Players narrow down possibilities by selecting higher or lower letters. The game is free to play in the browser and has gained traction on Hacker News.

Meridian48 take
A clever fusion of algorithm and gameplay, but its appeal may be limited to puzzle enthusiasts and CS students.
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