It’s been a busy week and yesterday I completely spaced that it was Wordle Wednesday, which means I left out the weekly riddle. My bad! It’s Thor’s Day today, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give Odin his due. Let’s do that riddle today instead!
Today’s riddle:
hat ancient invention allows people to see through walls?
Let me know on Twitter and Facebook if you solve this and I’ll post the answer in tomorrow’s guide. Alright, it’s Wordle time!
How To Solve Today’s Word
The Hint: A liturgical vestment.
The Clue: This word ends with a vowel.
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See yesterday’s Wordle #941 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 almost had today’s Wordle in two which would have been nice given how long it’s been since I’ve gotten so lucky, let alone beat the stupid Wordle Bot and its stupid face.
I started with a word very similar to the new Wordle Bot favorite, trace, guessing trape instead. That’s a bit of an antiquated word, and I wasn’t even sure it would work, but somehow it did and I was left with a yellow and green box and 25 remaining possible solutions.
Style cut that down to just three, though I only knew of two possibilities: style and stole. I went with the word that seemed most likely and was wrong. Dead wrong! Alas!
Today’s Score
I get 1 point for guessing in three and 0 for tying the Bot, who also guessed in three, that dirty rat.
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word “stole” in English, referring to a long, often ceremonial scarf, has a rich etymological history. It originates from the Latin word “stola,” which was the traditional garment of Roman women, resembling a long gown. The Latin “stola” itself comes from the Greek word “στολή” (stolē), which means “garment” or “equipment.”
In religious contexts, especially in Christianity, the stole became a liturgical vestment worn by clergy. The use of the stole in this manner likely reflects the garment’s evolution from a symbol of dignity and respect in Roman and Greek societies to a symbol of religious authority and responsibility.
Over time, the term “stole” has also come to refer more broadly to any long, scarf-like garment, often used in fashion or formal wear. This broader use retains the essence of the original meaning, focusing on the garment’s length and elegance.
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.
