MGWCC #726 - “One of These Things Is Not Like the Others”
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A question for discussion regarding WORDLE:
What 5-letter word do you think would be the most difficult to guess? My vote: PYGMY.
What 5-letter word do you think would be the most difficult to guess? My vote: PYGMY.
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Beamed up at 273!
I mean that had to be the answer, but I am still trying to nail down why.
I mean that had to be the answer, but I am still trying to nail down why.
My avatar proves that it is sometimes better to be lucky than good!
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Maybe not for me....if neither of my first 2 standard starting words come up with anything good, I have 2 words I alternate in the 3rd slot, and one of them is PUDGY.
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Beamed up! Attempted downs-only, no-instructions, but had to peek at a few where clues didn’t sufficiently yield the answers without crossing help.
Probably could have gotten the answer without the instructions BUT! I came here to see if anyone solved downs-only, no-instructions, or if inscrutable, but couldn’t help but see the instruction given prominently in bold in the first post
Pls remember the spoiler tags for this angle to Matt’s Week 1’s… I realize it was a copy/paste of Matt’s posting, but it was a bit of a spoiler for this solver
Probably could have gotten the answer without the instructions BUT! I came here to see if anyone solved downs-only, no-instructions, or if inscrutable, but couldn’t help but see the instruction given prominently in bold in the first post
Pls remember the spoiler tags for this angle to Matt’s Week 1’s… I realize it was a copy/paste of Matt’s posting, but it was a bit of a spoiler for this solver
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I would have missed the magpie, but I couldn't finish in Downs Only and had to take the easy way out.
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Beamed up. Loved Matt’s humor in 59A. His idea for week 5 sounds scary!
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Same here. But I'm still hesitant to submit, though I guess there's something to be said for losing a 50 badge on a Week One.
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Thanks to a friendly nudge, I was led to see something I didn't notice. Guess it helps to read everything.
Happy to give nudges. If you notice I've solved, please tell me about avenues you've explored so I can nudge you in the right direction and not off a cliff.
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Maybe that could become yet another badge - biggest streak blown on a week oneBird Lives wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 11:30 amSame here. But I'm still hesitant to submit, though I guess there's something to be said for losing a 50 badge on a Week One.
I was delighted to get home last night and discover the week 1/week 5 switcheroo. It means I get to see that next to my name for at least one week. I actually solved last night but decided to sleep on it before submitting just in case I was wrong.
I also debated trying to knock out the "love letter" badge this week but didn't want it to sound contrived. Maybe I shoulda read today's comics for some ideas before submitting... https://www.gocomics.com/broomhilda
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I’m on Day 115 playing Wordle, which doubtlessly helped me find this puzzle so easy I was afraid I was missing something more complicated. I have a few friends with whom we share scores daily. One great thing about Wordle is that it’s never going to take more than a few minutes, and you cannot play more than once a day.
I also like Word Hurdle & Square Word, Quordle less so, and beyond that (Wordles times 8 or 16) not happening.
I also like Word Hurdle & Square Word, Quordle less so, and beyond that (Wordles times 8 or 16) not happening.
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Octordle and Secdecordle have different thought processes entirely. Once you change to that sort of puzzle secdecordle rather easy (but intricate) and fun.
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My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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That's a word I don't think I've ever tried in Wordle as a first guess.
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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It has to be the answer, but I've not yet 53D's why.
KayW wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 2:06 pmMaybe that could become yet another badge - biggest streak blown on a week oneBird Lives wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 11:30 amSame here. But I'm still hesitant to submit, though I guess there's something to be said for losing a 50 badge on a Week One.
I was delighted to get home last night and discover the week 1/week 5 switcheroo. It means I get to see that next to my name for at least one week. I actually solved last night but decided to sleep on it before submitting just in case I was wrong.
I also debated trying to knock out the "love letter" badge this week but didn't want it to sound contrived. Maybe I shoulda read today's comics for some ideas before submitting...
Broomhilda_20220501.jpg
https://www.gocomics.com/broomhilda
"Lots of planets have a North", the Ninth Doctor.
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It was a crappy/so-so/fantastic first word for today/yesterday/friday/tomorrow. I'd post my wordle results but that might allow someone to back engineer from today/yesterday/friday/tomorrow's answer to the meta. Of course anyone who is capable and willing to do that deserves the nudge and the win but....MajordomoTom wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 3:45 pm That's a word I don't think I've ever tried in Wordle as a first guess.
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Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
My Entry to the May 2024 CrossHare Midi Contest
Not a meta, but, yeesh!, that was tough to create.
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Not going into that briar patch, nope.
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Thanks to an explanation of how Wordle works by @ship4u I was able to suss the answer.
Will wait until Wednesday to submit, just cuz.
Will wait until Wednesday to submit, just cuz.
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Even though I don't do Wordle, I'm on the leaderboard! It'll be interesting to see if my metanism is the officially "correct" one.
Good luck, fellow Muggles!
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It’s quick, fun, and addictive.Wendy Walker wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 9:08 pm Even though I don't do Wordle, I'm on the leaderboard! It'll be interesting to see if my metanism is the officially "correct" one.