| Sumario: | The article discusses the issue of language extinction and the efforts made by speakers of endangered and minority languages to preserve them. It focuses on Julie Den-nison, a speaker of Shaetlan, a language of the Shetland Isles. Julie came up with the idea of creating a version of the popular word game Wordle using Shaetlan words. The game, called Wirdle, gained popularity and attracted players from around the world. However, it was taken down after the New York Times threatened legal action for copyright infringement. The article also mentions other communities that have created their own versions of the game using their heritage languages. The author emphasizes the importance of preserving languages and the role that language games can play in keeping them alive, but ultimately highlights the significance of speaking the language at home for its survival.
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