Its finally Friday! TGIF. Not only is it the end of the work week, it’s also 2XP Friday, meaning competitive Wordle players get to double their points, for good or ill.
I hope everyone has a terrific weekend! Let’s dive right in.
Looking for yesterday’s Wordle? Check out hints, clues and the answer right here.
How To Play Wordle
Wordle is a daily word puzzle game where your goal is to guess a hidden five-letter word in six tries or fewer. After each guess, the game gives feedback to help you get closer to the answer:
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- Green: The letter is in the word and in the correct spot.
- Yellow: The letter is in the word, but in the wrong spot.
- Gray: The letter is not in the word at all.
Use these clues to narrow down your guesses. Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle. Some Wordlers also play Competitive Wordle against friends, family, the Wordle Bot or even against me, your humble narrator. see rules for Competitive Wordle toward the end of this post.
Today’s Wordle Hints And Answer
Wordle Bot’s Starting Word: SLATE
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Wordle Update: Bot Leads Erik in August Competition
As of today, the Wordle Bot leads Erik Kain in their competitive Wordle challenge with a score of 15 points to Erik’s 8 points. Both players received 0 points today after guessing the word in four attempts and tying each other. the “2XP Friday” bonus did not impact the scores as both players earned zero points.
Competitive Wordle Scoring:
guessing Speed:
1 guess: 3 points
2 guesses: 2 points
3 guesses: 1 point
4 guesses: 0 points
5 guesses: -1 point
6 guesses: -2 points
Missed Wordle: -3 points
Head-to-Head:
Win: 1 point
Tie: 0 points
Loss: -1 point
Fridays: All points are doubled (positive or negative).
Today’s Wordle Etymology:
the word “ratty” originates from the word rat combined with the adjective suffix -y*. It first appeared in the early 19th century, initially meaning “infested with rats” or “resembling a rat.” Over time, it evolved to carry figurative meanings like “shabby, mean, or contemptible” in the mid-1800s, influenced by the negative connotations associated with rats. In the 20th century, it also came to describe someone as “bad-tempered or irritable.”
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