Wordle Hints and Solutions:
Monday’s Wordle Hints and Clues:
- Wordle Hint: "An extra of something."
- Wordle Clue: The Wordle ends with a vowel. This means that the last letter is a vowel.
Wordle Solution: SPARE
Wordle Analysis:
- Every Day I Check: I regularly use the Wordle Bot to analyze my guessing game, checking my daily responses for accuracy and potential for improvement.
- My Guess of LOTUS: In my recent analysis, I guessed "LOTUS" because it relates to the "falls of season 3 of The White Lotus." Despite its inappropriate allusions, I chose this answer, leveraging a memory of another correct answer, "SPARE," which I discovered through a process of elimination.
Competitive Math Score Summary:
- Self-Points (Established): I obtained 1 point for correctly guessing "SPARE" in three moves.
- Bot’s Points: The Wordle Bot submitted -1 point, indicating a loss to me in the competitive Round 2 and a tie in Round 1.
- Daily Score: After Round 3, my cumulative score is manageable. Each day, my daily score is updated, challenging me to improve and compete against the Wordle Bot.
Etymology of SPARE:
- Wordle Etymology: The word "spare" originates from Old English "spSAFEran," meaning "to refrain from harmful, to show mercy, to save" or "do as God commands." This term has evolved into multiple meanings, including "safe," all connected to themes of saving or restraint.
- Etymology Discussion: While the word initially appears focused on safety and mercy, the deeper meanings tie back to themes of saving and restraint, which have persisted into modern usage. This evolutionary process highlights the concept of preserving or respecting one’s circumstances, which can metaphorically extend beyond saving merely to saving from negative connotations.
Final Thoughts on Attempts:
- Wordle Hints: By understanding the hints, I refined my strategy, ensuring I considered the most likely answers and_account for common word meanings.
- Wordle Clues: Posing "ends with a vowel" as a clue narrowed down my options by eliminating words without vowels, especially from the ‘R’ set, which likely obscured an intentional solution.
By maintaining a systematic approach to guessing and evaluating feedback, I was able to identify the most promising answers and refine my strategy, ultimately securing a short victory in this round. Continuing to apply this analytical mind enhances my game-solving skills, demonstrating the power of logical reasoning and attention to detail across various cognitive exercises and analyses.