How to solve today’s word

The note: Risky.

The note: This word begins with a consonant.

OK, Spoilers below!

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The answer:

Word analysis

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This went pretty well, and I guess I can take this to the point of using Wordle Bot’s favorite seed word (or one of them, anyway) CRANE as my opening tip. It’s a good start! I walked away with two yellow boxes and only 21 solutions remaining. BICEP reduced the number to just two, although I could only think of one: DICEY for the win!

Competitive Wordle Score

I get 1 point for guessing three and 0 for doing the same with the bot. I’

How to Play Competitive Wordle

• Guessing 1 is worth 3 points; guessing 2 is worth 2 points; guessing 3 is worth 1 point; guessing 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; Guessing on 6 is -2 points and missing the wordle is -3 points.
• If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If there is a tie you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or simply play for a new score every day.
• Fridays are 2XP, which means you double your points – positive or negative.
• You can keep a running list or just play day by day. Enjoy!

Today’s Wordle etymology

The word “dicey” was created in the 1940s and is derived from the game of dice. It implies risk or unpredictability, similar to rolling dice where the outcome is uncertain. The term meant “dangerous” or “unsafe” in certain situations.

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