What does one of the world’s richest and smartest men do first thing in the morning? Play Wordle!

Yes, you read that right. Bill Gates revealed in his blog that he begins every day by solving Wordle - the viral word puzzle that took the internet by storm. But that’s not all. Gates also enjoys tougher variations like Quordle (guess 4 words at once), Octordle (8 at once), and his personal favorite, Nerdle - a number-based puzzle.

He even claims to be better at Nerdle than Wordle because it plays to his strength in math.

Gates uses clever strategies like starting with vowel-heavy words (audio, adieu) and eliminating letters quickly. He also admits some puzzles are luck-based, especially when words have similar endings (like -ight).

But it’s not just about fun. Gates says puzzles keep his mind sharp, reduce stress, and help him bond with friends and family. His love for reading also gives him a clear edge.

Turns out, even billionaires need brain games to stay sharp!