It’s been a busy week. I’ve finally finished the flooring in both my kids’ rooms. I’ve come down with a cold. I’ve sort of, kind of beat the writer’s block that’s been hassling me for the last few weeks.
And hey, it’s finally Friday! 2XP Friday for those of you playing competitive Wordle against me or the Wordle Bot. So let’s get on with it and do this Wordle!
Clues, hints and the solution to Wordle #832 lay ahead!
How To Solve Today’s Word
The Hint: This word has a 10-point Scrabble letter.
The Clue: This word has more vowels than consonants.
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See yesterday’s Wordle #831 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.
I didn’t realize how good my opening guess was until running the Wordle Bot, but I was definitely happy to get to green boxes. I considered guessing all new letters, but just went ahead with flare. Might as well swing for the fences!
This did help. The yellow ‘A’ had to go in the first box, I was pretty sure, so I guessed aware. After that, only azure remained. Huzzah!
Today’s Score
Total wash. 0 points for guessing in four and 0 points for tying the Bot.
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “azure” has an interesting etymology that traces its origins back to Latin and Arabic:
- Latin: The word “azure” ultimately comes from the Latin word “lazulum” or “lazuli,” which referred to the semi-precious stone lapis lazuli. This stone is known for its deep blue color, and it was used as a pigment for blue dyes and paints in ancient times. The Latin word “lazulum” or “lazuli” was borrowed from the Persian word “lāžaward,” which also referred to the lapis lazuli stone.
- Arabic: The Persian word “lāžaward” was derived from the Arabic word “lāzaward,” which had the same meaning, referring to the lapis lazuli stone. The Arabic word “lāzaward” likely played a significant role in transmitting the concept of this blue color to other languages, including Latin.
Over time, the use of “azure” expanded to refer to the color of the sky on a clear day, a rich and vivid shade of blue. Today, “azure” is commonly used to describe various shades of blue, particularly those resembling the clear blue sky, and it is often associated with a bright, vibrant blue color.
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.
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