How to solve today’s Wordle.
Happy Thor’s Day, dearest Wordlers! It’s hot outside. Summer is getting sweaty and a part of me wishes I had a pool in my backyard, even if that would be ridiculous in one of the snowiest cities in the United States.
Up here in the mountains, nobody has AC so we just have to sweat it out. Fortunately, our house stays fairly cool. Better still, in my office—which is a converted garden shed in my backyard—I just installed an AC window unit, which keeps it lovely and cool. This is a nice change from the sweltering oven it was previously. Working in an oven—heated both by my PC and the scorching sun—is not conducive to productivity.
In any case, yesterday I posted a riddle. Today I post the answer. This was one of the riddles in the new Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 movie (read my review here).
The Riddle: What keeps coming but never arrives?
Answer: Tomorrow.
Alright, let’s do this Wordle!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: To make a blustery entrance. Also a boat.
The Clue: This word ends with a vowel.
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Today’s Wordle
Wordle Bot Analysis
My opening guess was basically because my youngest child just turned 13, which makes me feel old. The opposite of young. It didn’t turn over many boxes—just one yellow—but it did slash the number of possible answers down from roughly 2,300 to just 109.
My second guess was great both literally and definitionally and cut that number down to just 9. I was eager to get the answer at this point, but that word only juggled the letters I already had around, leaving me with one missing and just two possible answers, though I didn’t know that at the time.
I did think of barge before guessing large but it was down to a coin toss and I chose poorly. Oh well! At least I got the Wordle . . . eventually.
Today’s Score
My winning streak is over. Guessing in five means I lose 1 point and I also lost to the dastardly Wordle Bot, who guessed in just three. That’s -2 points today and I’m just grateful it’s not 2XP Friday! Huzzah!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “barge” has an interesting etymology. It originated from the Old French word “barge” or “barke,” which referred to a small seafaring vessel. This Old French term can be traced back to the Latin word “barca,” which had a similar meaning.
The Latin word “barca” was borrowed from the Ancient Greek word “bárkē,” which meant a small boat or a fishing boat. The Greek term likely had Phoenician origins, as the Phoenicians were skilled seafarers who influenced Mediterranean cultures.
Over time, the meaning of “barge” expanded, and it came to refer to larger flat-bottomed vessels used for transportation of goods on rivers and canals. Barges were often towed or pushed by other boats, and they played a significant role in the transport of cargo in Europe, especially during the industrial revolution.
Today, the term “barge” typically refers to a large, flat-bottomed boat used for carrying freight on rivers and canals, or as a working vessel in harbors. It can also refer to a similar boat used for recreational purposes.
Play Competitive Wordle Against Me!
I’ve been playing a cutthroat game of PvP Wordle against my nemesis Wordle But. Now you should play against me! I can be your nemesis! (And your helpful Wordle guide, of course). You can also play against the Bot if you have a New York Times subscription.
- Here are the rules:1 point for getting the Wordle in 3 guesses.
- 2 points for getting it in 2 guesses.
- 3 points for getting it in 1 guess.
- 1 point for beating Erik
- 0 points for getting it in 4 guesses.
- -1 point for getting it in 5 guesses.
- -2 points for getting it in 6 guesses.
- -3 points for losing.
- -1 point for losing to Erik
You can either keep a running tally of your score if that’s your jam or just play day-to-day if you prefer.
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