Monday hath returned, and off we go—back to work, back to our jobs and our responsibilities. Back to the daily grind. The humdrum. The slog. Whatever you want to call it. Or maybe it’s none of those things. Maybe you love your work. Maybe your job doesn’t even feel like work because you love it so much.
That’s when you’re living the dream, which I suppose is how I think about my job except for when I get knocked down with a bade case of writer’s block (or just pure laziness, which is also a thing we writerly types have to sometimes reckon with).
In any case, sometimes to get ye olde juices flowing, solving some word puzzles is just the thing. So let’s do this Wordle!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: A popular spot for vacationing.
The Clue: This Wordle ends with two consonants.
.
.
.
See yesterday’s Wordle #792 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.
Today, I did pretty good and got pretty lucky. Spare left me with two correct letters (one in green, one in yellow) and only 20 words remaining. Meaty slashed that number down to just two. I’ll be honest, at the time I could only think of beach so that’s what I went with and, lucky for me, that was the Wordle! Huzzah!
Today’s Score
I get 1 point for guessing in three, but sadly I tied Wordle Bot today so zero points for the tie. Still, a point is a point is a point, as they say. Huzzah again!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “beach” has a rather complex etymology. It comes from the Middle English word “bēche” or “beche,” which in turn derives from Old English “bæce.” The exact origins of the Old English term are not entirely clear, but it’s thought to be related to Old Norse “bakki,” which means “riverbank” or “slope.”
The connection between “bakki” and “bæce” likely stems from the idea of a sloping, gently inclining area leading to a body of water, whether a river, a lake, or the sea. Over time, as languages evolve and cultures interact, words tend to change in form and meaning. The word “beach” gradually evolved to refer more specifically to the sandy, shore-like areas along the coast where land meets the sea.
It’s worth noting that the evolution of words often involves a blend of linguistic influences, historical developments, and cultural interactions, making the exact origins of some words more challenging to pinpoint with certainty.
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.
I’d love it if you gave me a follow on Twitter or Facebook dearest Wordlers. Have a lovely day!
As always, I’d love it if you’d follow me here on this blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel and my Substack so you can stay up-to-date on all my TV, movie and video game reviews and coverage. Thanks!https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2023/08/17/todays-wordle-790-hints-clues-and-answer-for-friday-august-18th/
Read the full article here
