Since Wordle debuted in November of last year, the web-based daily word game has become an international sensation on the internet. The simplicity of the daily word puzzles has given the game widespread appeal for both young and old fans and the game's popularity has been recognized by some of the biggest publications in the world with The New York Times purchasing the game for a reportedly "seven-figure" deal. Now, fans are noticing a similarity between the word game and a particular puzzle from a classic piece of detective literature.