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It’s back to the work week, dearest Worlders. The last week of March is upon us already. Time sure does fly when you’re playing puzzle games!
It’s been an odd weekend. We were just entering sunny, lovely spring and then it dumped half a foot of snow on us. It’s cold and wintry and even though I was ready for warmer weather, it’s certainly quite pretty out.
In any case, back to work and back to Wordling! Let’s do it!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: Normally we think of this as a proper noun.
The Clue: Today’s Wordle has a double letter.
Okay, spoilers below!
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The Answer:
Wordle Analysis
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I was quite confused by this one, I must admit. Things started off badly, with trade leaving me with a cumbersome 195 remaining possible solutions. Boink only cut that down to 40, so I was still floundering.
Allay ended up being a very good guess, because it informed me that there was more than one ‘L’ and left me with just one word remaining. I very nearly guessed palsy before realizing that I needed a second ‘L’ and then I had to brainstorm quite a bit before I went with sally, which I normally think of as a name. But it also is a somewhat antiquated term for a battle tactic.
Competitive Wordle Score
Once again, a wash. No points for guessing in four or tying the Bot. Just a big, fat zero.
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “sally” in a non-proper noun context primarily means to suddenly rush forth or make a sudden attack from a defensive position, and it can also mean to set out on a journey or venture. The etymology of “sally” in this context is quite interesting, tracing back through several languages before arriving in English.
The term comes from the Middle French word “sallie,” which is the noun form of “sallir,” meaning “to rush out, leap forth.” “Sallir” itself originates from the Latin “salire,” meaning “to leap.” This Latin root has given rise to various related words in English, including “salient” (prominently projecting) and “assail” (to attack), reflecting the idea of movement or leaping forth.
Thus, the etymology of “sally” reflects the action of moving out or leaping forth, often with a sense of suddenness or unexpectedness, whether in a physical attack from a fortified position or in embarking on a journey or new venture.
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