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Today marks the conclusion of the 1300 series of Wordles, with a notable leap to Wordle #1400 tomorrow. Players can also enjoy the excitement of 2XP Friday, which allows those engaged in Competitive Wordle rounds—whether against family or friends, or competing with the Wordle Bot—to double their scored points. Personally, I’ve been having a rough time against the Bot this month, a fitting payback considering my earlier victories. Let’s dive in!
Strategies for Today’s Wordle
Hint: It’s a somber melody.
Clue: The answer ends with a vowel.
Beware: Spoilers ahead!
The Solution:
Today’s Wordle
Analyzing Wordle Success
Daily, I utilize the Wordle Bot to evaluate my guessing strategies. You can analyze your own plays using the Wordle Bot right here.
Today, I opened strong with the word DRAIN. Fortune favored me, as it left only four possibilities, and I had three correct letters, though two were placed incorrectly. My subsequent guess, DIRTY, further narrowed it down to the final word: DIRGE! Victory achieved!
Competitive Wordle Scoring
Today’s Wordle Bot
Scoring is straightforward: 1 point for guessing in three tries and an additional point for defeating the Bot. With 2XP Friday bonuses, I totalled 4 points today. The Bot, however, guessed in four tries, receiving a total of -2 points. Thus, our score totals for April stand at:
My Score: 9 points
Wordle Bot Score: 10 points
As the scores indicate, it’s a tight race with just under two weeks remaining in the month. The competition remains fierce!
Playing Competitive Wordle
The points system for guessing is as follows: 3 points for a correct guess in 1 attempt, 2 points for 2 attempts, 1 point for 3 attempts, 0 points for 4 attempts, -1 for 5 attempts, -2 for 6 attempts, and -3 for not guessing correctly at all. When competing against another player, you earn an additional point for winning, none for a tie, and lose a point for a loss. Players can choose to keep a running total or reset daily, and Fridays offer a double points opportunity for all scores.
Etymology of Today’s Word
The term dirge has its roots in the Latin word dirige, which translates to “direct” or “guide.” This word comes from the opening of a Latin antiphon found in the medieval Christian Office for the Dead: Dirige, Domine, Deus meus, in conspectu tuo viam meam (“Direct, O Lord, my God, my way in thy sight”). Over time, dirge evolved to signify a lamentation or funeral song.
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