This fine, dreary, wintry Tuesday we shall look back at history to see what other things have taken place on this cold day before plunging into the day’s Wordle.
February 27th has been a significant date throughout history for a variety of reasons, spanning political events, natural disasters, cultural milestones, and more. Here are some notable events that occurred on this day:
- Roman Empire – In 380, Emperor Theodosius I, along with Gratian and Valentinian II, declared their Christian faith to be the state religion of the Roman Empire, a pivotal moment in the history of Christianity.
- U.S. History – In 1922, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which granted women the right to vote, in the case of Leser v. Garnett.
- World War II – On February 27, 1933, the Reichstag building in Berlin, Germany, was set on fire, an event that the Nazis used as a pretext to claim that Communists were plotting against the German government. This led to a severe crackdown on civil liberties and the consolidation of power by Adolf Hitler.
- Dominican Republic Independence – The Dominican Republic gained independence from Haiti on February 27, 1844. This day is celebrated as National Independence Day in the Dominican Republic.
- Natural Disasters – In 2010, an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck Chile, leading to widespread damage and triggering a tsunami that affected several coastal towns in the region.
- Cultural Milestones – In 1900, the British Labour Party was founded, which marked a significant development in British politics and the representation of workers and lower-income citizens.
- Space Exploration – Although not tied to a specific event on this day, it’s worth noting the broader context of late February for space exploration milestones, such as the discovery of new planets or significant space missions.
- Sporting Events – Various sporting events and achievements have also occurred on this date, though specifics can vary widely from year to year.
Alrighty then, on to the Wordle!
How To Solve Today’s Wordle
The Hint: If you have this, you’ll make fewer poor choices.
The Clue: This word has double double letters.
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The Answer:
Wordle Analysis
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Space is the final frontier, but the first of my guesses today. And it was such a good guess—only 36 measly words remained—that I really ought to have gotten it in three. Alas, while shine certainly lit the way toward a better outcome, I picked snore over sense, which probably says a lot about my life in ways I’d rather not admit. At last, sense came to me—late as ever, but better that than never—and the Wordle was mine!
Competitive Wordle Score
I get 0 points for guessing in four and -1 for losing to the Wordle Bot. Sigh.
Today’s Wordle Etymology
The word ‘sense’ has a rich etymology, tracing back through several languages and historical periods. It primarily comes from the Latin word “sensus,” which means “faculty of feeling, thought, meaning,” or more literally “perception or feeling sensed by the body.” This Latin term, in turn, is derived from “sentire,” which means “to feel, perceive, sense, discern, hear, see.”
As it moved into Old French as “sens,” the word retained much of its Latin meaning, referring to the faculties of thought, feeling, and perception. When it entered Middle English by the early 14th century, “sense” began to take on the meanings we are familiar with today, including the faculties by which external stimuli are perceived, the meaning or interpretation of something, and sound or reasonable judgment.
Thus, the journey of the word ‘sense’ from Latin through to modern English reflects a continuity in meaning, emphasizing the physical and intellectual faculties of perception, as well as the interpretation and understanding of information.
