How to solve today’s Wordle.
I was thinking about how important history is today and how I wish our education system was able to convey that better to children. The story is filled with drama, intrigue, epic battles and selfless sacrifices, evil megalomaniacs and courageous heroes. But very little of this happens in our history classes, which seem designed to be boring, filled with a litany of dates and very little substance.
This is not a criticism of history teachers who do the best they can with what they have to work with. I guess I just think education in general should be more fun and entertaining. Get students to engage with the curriculum in a positive way and they really can. . . learn something!
I’m a Dreamer. I regularly engage in positive thinking. We may not be able to change much about the world, but we can always change the way we think about it.
Alright, let’s do it Wordle!
How to solve today’s word
The tip: Close but not open.
The clue: This word starts with a consonant.
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Today’s word
See yesterday’s Wordle #821 here.
Wordle Bot Review
After every Wordle I solve, I go there to Wordle Bot homepage to see how my guessing game went.
It’s not great, nor is it terrible. I thought heart would be a much better initial guess, but it left me with 322 options left. There. I chose another integral body part for my second guess. Column I reduced 322 to nine (which rhymes!) and I still didn’t know what today’s Wordle could be.
I had two more vowels to choose from, so I guessed a word that encompassed both. Mouse eliminated the ‘U’ and placed the ‘S’ in a green box. At this point, I had two words to choose from according to Wordle Bot, but I could only think of one: to close. Fortunately, that was the answer. Huzah!
Today’s score
Once again, I was frustrated by the Wordle Bot. This is becoming very common! My four guesses gave me zero points, and Wordle Bot got today’s guesses right by just two! So that’s -1 total for you. I wanted to say ‘close, but no cigar’, but I wasn’t even close!
Etymology of Today’s Wordle
The word “near” has a complex etymology with multiple meanings and origins. Here are some of the main aspects of its etymology:
- Old English: In its oldest form, “close” dates back to Old English. In Old English it was written as “clōs” and meant “closed, closed, closed”. The word was used to describe something that was not open or accessible.
- Latin Influence: The Old English word “clōs” was influenced by Latin. The Latin word “clausus” means “closed” or “closed” and contributed to the development of the Old English term.
- Norman conquest: After the Norman conquest of England in 1066, the English language underwent significant changes and words and influences from Norman French were introduced. The Old French word “clos” meant “closed” or “confined” and further influenced the development of the word “close” in English.
- Various meanings: Over time, “close” has evolved to have several meanings in English, including “close in space or time” and “close” or “make inaccessible.” These meanings have been used for centuries.
- Noun Form: The noun form of “close”, referring to a small enclosed area or a narrow passage between buildings, has also developed over time. This sense of the word is used to describe small streets or alleys in some contexts.
Overall, the word “close” has a rich and varied etymology, with influences from Old English, Latin, and Old French. Its meanings have evolved and expanded over the centuries, resulting in the versatile word we use today to describe proximity, enclosure, or siege.
Play competitive Wordle against me!
I’ve been playing a tight game of PvP Wordle against my nemesis Wordle But. Now you should play against me! I can be your enemy! (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 Wordle right in 3 guesses.
- 2 points for getting 2 guesses right.
- 3 points for getting 1 guess right.
- 1 point for hitting me
- 0 points for getting 4 guesses right.
- -1 point for getting 5 guesses right.
- -2 points for getting 6 guesses right.
- -3 points for losing.
- -1 point for losing to me
You can keep a running record of your score if that’s your preference, or just play day to day if you prefer.
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