It’s wild how close we are to Wordle #800 which will arrive before the month is out, if only barely. August still has a few weeks before it shuffles off this mortal coil and gives way to September, and even then we’ll have three more weeks of summer before Autumn’s onslaught.
It’s Friday, which means it’s double XP for everyone who plays competitive Wordle with me (see rules below). I think playing for points rather than just to win makes this more fun. I suppose you could spice it up further with your friends and family and play for real money. Now that would keep things interesting!
In any case, it’s Friday and there is a great deal of work to be done ‘round these parts. Let us end this preamble and get on with the Wordling! Huzzah!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: What do explorers, navigators, astronomers and statisticians all have in common?
The Clue: This word has way more consonants than vowels in it.
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See yesterday’s Wordle #775 right here.
Wordle Bot Analysis
Once again, a pretty good guessing game today, though Wordle Bot was a bit finger-waggy with my second guess. “That wasn’t my favorite,” the vile AI sneered at me. All I can say to that is pfft!
In any case, balot isn’t even a word I thought would work since ballot is how you spell the vote you cast, but I guess balut or balot both count as an egg dish. I honestly don’t know why I put it in there. I’ve been hitting the gym really hard and I think I’m a little fried. Like an egg.
From here, quash (not Wordle Bot’s favorite!) slashed the remaining possible solutions down to just 4 and I took a chance with chart, figuring it would at least get me down to one final option. Fortunately for me, I charted the right course to victory!
Today’s Score
Repeat of yesterday’s score: Wordle Bot also guessed in three today, so that’s 1 point for me guessing in three and 0 for tying the bot. Since it’s 2XP Friday I get 2 points instead of 1. Huzzah!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “chart” has an interesting etymology that traces its origins back to the late Middle English period. The term “chart” is derived from the Old French word “charte” and the Latin word “charta,” both of which mean “leaf of paper” or “sheet of paper.” These words were borrowed into Middle English, and over time, the spelling evolved from “charte” to “chart.”
The Latin word “charta” itself was borrowed from the Greek word “χάρτης” (khartēs), which also means “papyrus leaf” or “sheet of papyrus.” In ancient times, papyrus was used as a writing material, and it was common to refer to any written document as a “chart” or “charte.”
Over the centuries, the meaning of the word “chart” expanded to include various types of maps, nautical maps, diagrams, and graphical representations of information. Today, “chart” is commonly used to refer to a visual representation, typically in the form of a graph, table, or map, that presents information or data in a clear and concise manner.
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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