How to solve today’s Wordle.
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I’m basically out the door, headed on another trip — though a much, much shorter one than my nearly three weeks in Ireland and Scotland this past May. I do miss Scotland quite a bit and am already dreaming up a reason to go back. I’d like to do a full tour of the UK, down to Britain and Wales as well as Ireland and Scotland. Someday!
It’s Wordle Wednesday so here’s your riddle:
It cannot be seen, cannot be felt,
Cannot be heard, cannot be smelt.
It lies behind stars and under hills,
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And empty holes it fills.
It comes out first and follows after,
Ends life, kills laughter.
If you know this one, shoot me a message. I’ll post the answer tomorrow!
For now, a Wordle!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: Antsy.
The Clue: This Wordle ends in a ‘Y’.
Okay, spoilers below! The answer is coming!
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The Answer:
Today’s Wordle
Wordle Analysis
Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here.
I started things off poorly despite getting the green ‘Y’. Too many words still ended with ‘Y’ to make a solid guess. I tried all new letters with GLOAM but none turned up yellow or green. NERDY seemed like a good guess, and it was. Only one word remained: NERVY for the win!
Competitive Wordle Score
Today’s Bot
Zero points all around today since the Bot and I guessed in four. Our July totals remain:
Erik: 2 points
Wordle Bot: 6 points
How To Play Competitive Wordle
- Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
- If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
- Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your points—positive or negative.
- You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “nervy” comes from “nerve” + the adjective-forming suffix “-y.” It first appeared in the late 1800s in American English, originally meaning “showing courage or boldness.” Over time, it also came to mean “overly bold” or “agitated and anxious,” depending on context.
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