The New York Times crossword puzzles first appeared in print in 1942. However, the newspaper initially described them as "sinful waste" in a 1924 op-ed! Today, Wordle, Connections and Strands are some of the most popular NYT puzzles, bringing in daily readers to the newspaper. Now, how's that for a turnaround?
Wordle, a daily ritual for many word enthusiasts since its inception, is the most popular NYT puzzle. The game was designed by an engineer named Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner. It soon went viral and caught the attention of the New York Times, which later bought it.
Let’s explore this fun game in detail with a reveal of hints and answers for today’s, October 29 Wordle in the upcoming sections.
Players are given six attempts to guess a five-letter word. The game highlights if the letter guessed is part of the answer word and if it is in the correct position. It is both an intellectually challenging game as well as a community-building exercise.
The first letter is T. Think about it, though it really restricts guesses, it will surely exercise the brain.
Today's word employs two vowels and three consonants.
One of the key characteristics of the current word is that there is no duplicate letter, making it easier to guess.
The answer for today is a noun. Think of those nouns that start with 'T', and have two vowels.
To make things a little more interesting, today's word refers to an ancient Greek garment that is loose-fitting. Knowing this might give some historical perspective to help refresh memory.
Today's much-awaited answer for Wordle is TUNIC.
Although the above-mentioned clues are helpful, strategy can play an even greater role in making the experience with Wordle even better. Here are some suggestions to consider:
All that the difference right start can raise the probability for success. In such cases, select some words having numerous vowels as well as most common consonants.
When a letter is highlighted in yellow, it tells one that the letter comes in the word but happens to be placed wrongly. A green mark means the letter is placed in its right position and spot. Thus, this information can be used to adjust the next guess.
It is pretty easy to get mixed up and forget which letters have been used in the game. At least have some piece of paper ready and write the letters that have been already eliminated.
Gather some synonyms or near words. For example, if something is related to clothes go ahead and think of some types and related items.
Reddit has a thriving Wordle community, named ‘r/wordle’, of good-natured competition and collaboration. Anything from tips to celebration over victories, all creates camaraderie for daily puzzle challenges.
Wordle has inspired many spin-offs and similar games, but it continues to be a staple for every word lover.
Do return tomorrow for another set of clues and to take on the next word! Happy puzzling!