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Entropy Maximization

Information Theory Approach

Uses information theory to maximize information gain with each guess. Calculates entropy (expected information) for all possible words and selects the one that best narrows down the solution space. Based on research by Grant Sanderson (3Blue1Brown).

crane
soare
trace
Avg guesses

3.45

Max guesses

5

Win in three

58%

Success rate

100%

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