What is Worku?
Worku is a daily poetry game inspired by word-guessing games (like Wordle) and haiku. You solve the word puzzle, then use the guessed words — in order — to write a three-line haiku.
It’s part puzzle, part poetry, part experiment.
Do I have to be a poet to play?
Not at all. Worku is for anyone who enjoys words, patterns, or small creative challenges.
Some poems are playful. Some are serious. All attempts are welcome.
How are Worku scored?
Worku are read as poems first, games second.
Each poem is looked at for:
- Clear imagery
- Natural use of the Wordle words
- Emotional impact
- Rhythm when read aloud
- Care and intention in the language
Scores help describe what’s working — they aren’t about winning.
Do I get extra points for using more Wordle words?
Using more Wordle words is harder, but it doesn’t guarantee a higher score.
What matters is how well the words are woven into the poem. A graceful 3-word Worku can outshine a strained 6-word one.
When difficulty disappears into the poem, it shows — and that’s rewarded.
What does “Featured Worku” ★ mean?
Some Worku are highlighted ★ because they capture the heart of haiku especially well — through imagery, restraint, or emotional clarity.
Featured doesn’t mean “best.” It means representative of what Worku can be at its best.
Can more than one Worku be great in a day?
Absolutely. Worku celebrates range:
- quiet poems
- bold poems
- funny poems
- difficult poems
There’s no single style to aim for.
Any tips for beginners?
Yes — just one:
Try to show something small and specific, and let the words do the work.
Everything else comes with practice.