War, Wordle, and ‘why lettuce is so expensive?’: Google reveals the top searches of 2022
Google’s top searches for 2022 have been revealed by the go-to search engine, capturing the queries and curiosities of Australians in 2022. The nation grappled with world conflict, natural disasters and terrifying public health concerns throughout the year, but the most commonly search term offset those heavy trends, proving just how much Australians love a fad. The most commonly searched term of 2022 is “Wordle” - the word game that has been compared to crosswords and code-cracking, where players need to guess the five-letter word of the day. It took the world by storm and amassed nearly three million players. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> Following closely behind in second and third place, Australians search ed for the sporting com Pet itions which had the nation glued to their seats - the Australian Open and the World Cup. The top 10 overall searches for 2022: Wordle Australian Open World Cup Shane Warne Ukraine Novak Djokovic Ashes Ash Ba...