All articles tagged with #etymology
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
In today's Wordle game, the hint is "Big in Japan" and the clue is that the word ends in a vowel. The author shares their strategy for solving the Wordle and successfully guesses the word "sushi." The article also includes a logic puzzle and information about the etymology of the word "sushi."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
The Wordle Bot's third guess in Wordle #892 was the word "bronc," which is a short version of "bronco." The author shares personal anecdotes about their limited experience with horseback riding. The hint for solving today's Wordle is "Part of every sniper's kit," and the clue is that the word begins with a consonant. The author also provides the etymology of the word "scope" and invites readers to play a competitive Wordle game against them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
In today's Wordle challenge, players are tasked with solving a riddle in addition to the Wordle game. The riddle asks what is found in every corner and twice in every room. The hint for solving today's Wordle is that it is a part of every image on every screen and contains an 8-point Scrabble letter. The author shares their experience with solving the previous Wordle and provides the etymology of the word "pixel." Players are also invited to play a competitive Wordle game against the author or the Wordle Bot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
The author shares their experience playing the word-guessing game Wordle, providing hints and clues for solving the daily puzzle. They also discuss the etymology of the word "merry" and invite readers to play against them in a competitive Wordle game.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Today's Wordle puzzle hint is "Green" and the clue is that the word has a double letter. The author shares their experience solving the Wordle puzzle and discusses the etymology of the word "beret." They also invite readers to play a competitive Wordle game against them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Today's Wordle #832 hints that the word has a 10-point Scrabble letter and more vowels than consonants. The author shares their experience playing Wordle and their score. The word "azure" is discussed, tracing its etymology back to Latin and Arabic. The author invites readers to play competitive Wordle against them, with different points awarded based on the number of guesses and outcomes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
This article discusses the answer to a riddle from Wordle Wednesday, which is "A family tree." It also provides a guide on how to solve today's Wordle, a popular word-guessing game. The author shares their experience playing Wordle and provides information on the etymology of the word "coach." Additionally, the article invites readers to play competitive Wordle against the author or the Wordle Bot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Today's Wordle puzzle hint is "Good friends, good dogs, good subjects" and the clue is that the word starts and ends with the same letter. The author shares their experience with solving the Wordle puzzle and encourages readers to play against them. The word "loyal" is discussed in terms of its etymology, tracing back to Latin and Old French.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
In today's Wordle game, the hint is "To live somewhere" and the clue is that the word has a double letter. The answer is "dwell." The article also discusses the author's experience playing Wordle and provides the etymology of the word "dwell." Readers are invited to play a competitive Wordle game against the author.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Today's Wordle puzzle hint is "A popular spot for vacationing" and the clue is "This Wordle ends with two consonants." The author shares their experience solving the Wordle puzzle and provides the etymology of the word "beach." They also invite readers to play a competitive Wordle game against them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
In today's Wordle guide, the answer to yesterday's riddle is revealed as "a map." The hint for today's Wordle is that "something's wrong," and the clue is that it has a double letter. The author shares their experience playing Wordle and invites readers to play against them, providing the rules and scoring system. The etymology of the word "amiss" is also explained.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
The author shares their experience playing the game Wordle and provides hints and clues for solving the puzzle. They successfully guess the word "brook" and earn a point. The article also discusses the etymology of the word "brook" and invites readers to play Wordle against the author or the Wordle Bot.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Today's Wordle #777 hints at the word "anode," which is the negative or reducing electrode in electrochemical reactions. The word has more vowels than consonants and originates from the Greek word "ánodos." The author shares their experience of solving the Wordle and encourages readers to play the game competitively.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Today's Wordle puzzle hint is "Sag" and the clue is that the word has a double letter in it. The author shares their strategy for solving the puzzle and reveals that the word for today is "droop." The article also provides the etymology of the word "droop" and invites readers to play a competitive Wordle game against the author.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Forbes
Wordle, the viral word puzzle game, celebrates its second anniversary with a new word "kazoo". The word has a double letter and is something you put in your mouth. The word "kazoo" has its roots in African-American culture and is believed to have emerged in the late 19th century. The kazoo became popularized in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a simple, inexpensive musical instrument that could mimic various sounds when played.