It’s September 20th and I’m not really sure where the month has gone. I had big ambitions this month and I feel like most have them have fallen by the wayside. I’ve had a lot of writer’s block, for one thing. It’s quite frustrating.
Today, however, is Wordle Wednesday. Each Wednesday I spice up this guide with a riddle or logic puzzle for you fine folk to solve. Today’s is a logic puzzle.
The Three Switches and Three Light Bulbs Puzzle:
You are in a room with three light switches, each controlling one of three light bulbs in the next room. You cannot see into the next room, and once you leave the room with the switches, you cannot return.
You want to determine which switch controls which light bulb, but you can only enter the room with the light bulbs once. How can you figure out which switch is connected to each light bulb?
Remember, you can flip the switches as many times as you like while you’re in the room with them, but you can only enter the room with the light bulbs once.
If you can puzzle out the answer, feel free to send me a message on Twitter or Facebook. I’ll post the solution tomorrow!
Let’s do this Wordle!
How To Solve Today’s Word
The Hint: Useful when hunting rascally rabbits.
The Clue: This word ends with a vowel.
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See yesterday’s Wordle #822 right here.
Wordle Bot Analysis
After each Wordle I solve I head over to the Wordle Bot homepage to see how my guessing game was.
If I’d guessed Wordle Bot’s favorite opening word—snare—I probably would have gotten this faster. After all, both words share three letters in the same spots. Instead, I was thinking about Breaking Bad and Walter White, and went with white as an opener. Luck was not on my side. One single green box and 249 remaining words.
My second guess, opals, slashed that number down to just 8, and I almost had the right word on guess #3 but snake was just one letter off. I finally managed to snare the correct answer on guess #4.
Today’s Score
Just like yesterday, I get zero points for guessing in four and -1 for losing to the Bot. No huzzahs for me these days!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “close” has a complex etymology with multiple meanings and origins. Here are some of the key aspects of its etymology:
- Old English: In its earliest form, “close” can be traced back to Old English. In Old English, it was spelled as “clōs,” and it meant “shut, closed, enclosed.” 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 “shut” or “closed,” and it 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 Norman French words and influences were introduced. The Old French word “clos” meant “enclosed” or “confined,” and it further influenced the development of the word “close” in English.
- Diverse Meanings: Over time, “close” evolved to have various meanings in English, including “near in space or time” and “to shut” or “to make inaccessible.” These meanings have been in use for centuries.
- Noun Form: The noun form of “close,” referring to a small enclosed area or a narrow passage between buildings, 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 centuries, resulting in the versatile word we use today to describe proximity, shutting, or enclosure.
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 me
- 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 me
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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