Tuesday is upon us! One day closer to the weekend, though I await this coming weekend with something like dread more than anticipation. We’re supposed to get up into the mid-90s, which for a town nestled in the mountains is both rare and a bit terrifying.
It’s not the heat itself that worries me. It’s just how hot and dry the forests will be, and filled with tourists escaping even hotter climates. I have nothing against tourists, but sometimes outsiders are simply unaware of the reality of a hot, dry forest and the utter devastation a wildfire can bring to our home. As much as I hate it when they close the forests—I love hiking, and my dogs need hikes to stay sane—a part of me hopes they’ll shut it all down before the end of the week, and keep it closed until the monsoons arrive (which will hopefully happen soon).
It doesn’t take much to start a fire when it’s this hot and dry. Putting them out is another matter altogether. We’ve seen some massive fires. The largest in Arizona history was the Wallow Fire in 2011, which burned 538,000 acres (841 square miles). In 2002, the Rodeo-Chediski fire burned 468,000 acres. The two fires—one started by a seasonal firefighter looking for extra work, the other by a stranded motorist on accident—joined together in an unstoppable inferno.
So pray for rain, folks. Pray for rain. And in the meantime, let’s do this Wordle.
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: The only home we’ll ever know.
The Clue: This word has more vowels than consonants.
The Answer:
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Wordle Bot Analysis
I felt really good about today’s guessing game until I saw that Wordle Bot also guessed in two. What a dirty birdy! My opening guess, actor, got as many boxes turned over as Wordle Bot’s slate, but it got one in green, whereas all of mine were yellow.
Still, we both guessed (rather luckily) earth on our second tries, turning over every box green as grass for the win. I thought for sure I’d beat the Bot today, but nooooo . . . .
Today’s Score
Not a terrible day by any means, with +2 points for guessing in two. Still, zero for tying the Bot is sad, and I am sad. So very, very sad. 2 points total! Huzzah!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “earth” has its origins in Old English, derived from the Germanic language family. The Old English word for “earth” was “eorthe” or “eorþe.” This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word “*erþō,” meaning “ground” or “soil.”
The Proto-Germanic word “*erþō” is related to similar words in other Germanic languages. For instance, the Old Saxon word was “ertha,” the Old Norse word was “jǫrð,” and the Gothic word was “airþa.” These related terms all share the same fundamental meaning of “earth” or “land.”
The Proto-Germanic word “*erþō” is believed to have been derived from the Proto-Indo-European root “*er-” or “*erǵ-,” which means “to plow” or “to cultivate.” This connection suggests that the ancient concept of “earth” was strongly associated with the fertile land that was cultivated for agriculture.
Over time, the word “earth” has retained its basic meaning of the planet we live on, as well as the soil or ground beneath our feet.
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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