Wordle Today: Hints, clues, and the Answer for January 26, 2024
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A daily dose of mental challenge is proving a welcome distraction as global news remains challenging, and today’s Wordle is no exception. As snow falls and winter’s beauty unfolds, puzzle games offer a comforting escape.
The popular word game tasks players with deciphering a five-letter word in six attempts or less, receiving color-coded feedback after each guess: green for correct letter and position, yellow for correct letter in the wrong position, and gray for incorrect letters. For those seeking an extra challenge, a custom Wordle is also available, offering a six-letter puzzle with the hint of “a type of dragon” and the clue that it contains more consonants than vowels. Yesterday’s custom Wordle answer was PARROT.
Today’s Wordle Hints and Answer
According to one player, the Wordle bot’s starting word was SLATE, while thier own opening guess was CRATE, narrowing the possibilities down to 40 words. The hint for today’s Wordle is “a confident walk,” and the clue points to a double letter within the solution.
spoilers ahead!
The answer to today’s Wordle is STRUT.
Wordle Bot Analysis
The player noted a triumphant game, with CRATE proving to be a strong starting word, leaving only 40 potential solutions.While TORUS didn’t hit the mark, it ultimately led to the correct answer, STRUT, after considering the possibility of STRUM. The Wordle Bot tied the player, resulting in a score of 1 point for both for guessing in three attempts.
Competitive Wordle Update
The ongoing competition between the player and the wordle Bot remains close. As of today, the player leads with 16 points, while the Wordle Bot trails with 11.
The scoring system awards points based on guess count (3 points for 1 guess, 2 for 2, 1 for 3, 0 for 4, -1 for 5, -2 for 6, -3 for failing) and a point for beating your opponent, 0 for a tie, and -1 for a loss. Fridays offer double points, adding an extra layer of strategy.
The Etymology of “Strut”
The word “strut” originates from Middle English “strouten” or “strote,” meaning “to puff oneself up or walk stiffly.” Its roots likely lie in Scandinavian languages, such as Old Norse “strútr” (“snout, projecting thing”), suggesting a connection to the idea of proudly displaying oneself – fittingly, sticking out one’s chest while walking.
