Spring Has Sprung, and Wordle’s Still a Thing!

As we bid farewell to February, we welcome the promise of spring. While we may have enjoyed the leap year’s extra day, it’s time to cast aside winter’s icy grip and embrace the warmth of the season to come.

Wordle’s Journey to 1000

Wordle, the beloved word game, is fast approaching its 1000th puzzle. Since its inception, it has become a daily ritual for many, providing a fun and challenging way to start the day.

Solving Today’s Wordle

Let’s dive into today’s Wordle. The hint suggests something that makes you feel your age, and the clue reveals a consonant-starting word.

Analysis and Strategy

Many players use Wordle Bot to track their progress. Today, we’ll use “trace” as our starting guess, which leaves us with 39 possible words. Rearranging the yellow letters, we try “birth,” which narrows down our options further.

The Answer

After some contemplation, we arrive at the answer: “forty.” It’s a bittersweet milestone, marking the passage of time.

Competitive Score

Guessing in three and beating the Wordle Bot earns us a total of two points. Victory is ours!

Wordle’s Etymological Journey

The word “forty” has a rich history. It traces back to the Old English “feowertig,” meaning “four tens.” The “-tig” suffix is common in Germanic languages, forming multiples of ten.

Over time, “feowertig” evolved into “forti” in Middle English and eventually “forty” in modern English. Interestingly, “forty” is an exception to the usual spelling rule where “four” changes to “fourteen” in multiples of ten.

Conclusion

As we eagerly anticipate the arrival of spring, Wordle continues to provide a daily dose of mental stimulation and linguistic exploration. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer to the game, may your Wordles be fruitful and your spirits bright.