Cracking the Code: Hints and Clues for Wordle #846

Friday the 13th Wordle Trivia

Spooky Connections

Not only is it 2XP Friday for Competitive Wordle players, but it’s also Friday the 13th in October. This is a double dose of spookiness! Let’s kick off our discussion by exploring some fun Friday the 13th trivia:

1. Paraskevidekatriaphobia

Did you know that there is an actual word for the fear of Friday the 13th? It’s called paraskevidekatriaphobia. Good luck pronouncing that! While I had no idea such a phobia existed, my sympathies go out to anyone who suffers from it tomorrow!

2. The Unlucky Number 13

One theory about why the number 13 is considered unlucky is connected to the number 12. Twelve is often seen as a “perfect number” because there are twelve months in a year and twelve apostles of Jesus, among other associations. The number 13 disrupts this perfection. Ironically, at the moment, there are only 12 Friday the 13th films. Perhaps they should stop at 13 to maintain the balance.

Today’s Wordle

Hint and Clue

Now, let’s focus on today’s Wordle challenge and get down to solving it. Here are the hint and clue:

Hint: Relative

Clue: This word has three consonants in a row

Wordle Bot Analysis

After each Wordle game, it’s always interesting to see how well we fared. Let’s take a glimpse at the Wordle Bot’s analysis:

Today’s guessing game went quite well! Though my first guess was not on target, my betas (playing the Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III beta) left me with only one letter out of 407 possible remaining words. From there, the word “choir” helped me narrow down the options even further, leaving just six possibilities. To confirm, I guessed “uncle” and luck was on my side—it turned out to be the correct word! Huzzah!

Today’s Score and Etymology of “Uncle”

Now let’s calculate the score and dive into the etymology of the winning word.

Today’s score for guessing in three is one point, and there are no points for tying the Bot. However, since it’s 2XP Friday, the score is multiplied by 2, resulting in a grand total of 2 points. Woot!

The word “uncle” has its origins in Middle English and Old French. It can be traced back to the Latin word “avunculus,” which means “mother’s brother.” In Old French, “oncle” was used to refer to the same concept, and it was borrowed into Middle English as “uncle.” Over time, the term broadened in usage to include the brother of one’s parent, whether that be a mother’s brother or a father’s brother. Interestingly, the Latin word “avunculus” itself is derived from “avus,” meaning “grandfather.” Originally, “avunculus” specifically referred to a maternal uncle, which explains why in many languages, including English, “uncle” usually refers to a brother of one’s parent, regardless of whether that parent is the mother or the father.

Competitive Wordle Game

Play Against Me!

If you’re up for a challenge, you can play a cutthroat game of PvP Wordle against me, your friendly nemesis Wordle But. Let me guide you through the game!

Rules:

1. 1 point for getting the Wordle in 3 guesses.
2. 2 points for getting it in 2 guesses.
3. 3 points for getting it in 1 guess.
4. 1 point for beating me.
5. 0 points for getting it in 4 guesses.
6. -1 point for getting it in 5 guesses.
7. -2 points for getting it in 6 guesses.
8. -3 points for losing.
9. -1 point for losing to me.

Feel free to keep a running tally of your score if that’s your thing, or simply play on a day-to-day basis. In either case, it’s guaranteed to be an engaging and exciting experience! Let’s get started!