mastermind

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Inspired by the 1970s board game Mastermind, Wordle players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback only through coloured tiles.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In a bizarre news conference, Steve Smith went through a rehearsed answer to a pre-arranged question about Panesar's appearance on Mastermind, all in response to Monty's comments on the Sandpapergate scandal.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Steve Smith has been able to spend time revising Monty Panesar's answers on Mastermind, and Pat Cummins felt comfortable enough to go through a charade over whether or not he would play at the Gabba.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

On the eve of the first Test in Perth, Smith pointed to Panesar's gaffe-ridden 2019 appearance on a celebrity edition of the British quiz show "Mastermind".

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

She’s been like this ever since she got her Mastermind Inventor ability from the Crystal Ball.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston