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It’s Thor’s Day, which means that yesterday was Wordle Wednesday. Every Wednesday I give you a riddle or brain-teaser to solve and then on Thursdays I give you the answer. This was the riddle:
You need to open a locked safe that requires a three-digit code. Here’s what you know:
- The sum of the three digits is 13.
- The first digit is twice the third digit.
- The second digit is two less than the first digit.
What is the three-digit code?
The answer is 643. Now you can unlock the safe and claim the riches inside. Today, those riches are help solving today’s Wordle. Huzzah!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: Pairs nicely with the most popular dating app.
The Clue: This Wordle has far more consonants than vowels.
Okay, spoilers below!
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The Answer:
Wordle Analysis
Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here.
SPINE ended up being a terrific opener today, luckily enough. Two greens in a row and, I discovered later, just 39 remaining words. I opted for all new letters in my second guess, GLOAT, and I don’t wanna brag but that left me with just one remaining option: FLINT for the win!
Competitive Wordle Score
Just like yesterday, I get 1 point for guessing in three and 0 for tying the Bot. Works for me!
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 “flint” originates from the Old English word flint or flintstone, meaning “hard quartz used to produce sparks.” It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German flins and Old Norse flint, which also referred to hard stones or rock. The root likely stems from the Proto-Germanic flintaz, which conveys the idea of something hard, sharp, or capable of producing fire. This reflects flint’s historical use in tools, weapons, and fire-starting.
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