Problem: Implement a simplified Wordle in React
Build a small Wordle-like game UI using React.
Requirements
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The game chooses a single
answer word
by fetching it from an HTTP endpoint:
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The endpoint URL is obtained from Question 1 (treat it as given here).
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Assume the endpoint returns a JSON payload containing the answer word (e.g.,
{ "answer": "react" }
) or a plain text word (state your assumption in code).
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The answer word length is fixed (commonly 5), and the player has a fixed number of attempts (commonly 6).
Gameplay
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The player enters guesses one row at a time.
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On submitting a guess:
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If the guess length is not exactly the answer length, show an error or ignore submission.
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Otherwise compute per-letter feedback:
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Correct
: letter is in the correct position.
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Present
: letter exists in the answer but in a different position.
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Absent
: letter not in the answer.
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Handle duplicate letters correctly (Wordle-style counting).
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End conditions:
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If the guess equals the answer → player wins, stop accepting further input.
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If attempts are exhausted → player loses, reveal the answer.
UI expectations (flexible, but must be testable)
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Render a grid of attempts × word length.
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Render current typing state and committed guesses.
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Provide either:
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an on-screen keyboard,
or
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capture physical keyboard input (letters, Backspace, Enter).
Deliverable
Implement the React component(s) and supporting logic so the game works end-to-end (fetch answer → play rounds → render feedback).
Notes
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You may use React hooks (
useState
,
useEffect
, etc.).
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No need for styling beyond what is required for functional rendering.