Unlocking the Words: Your Daily Guide to 'Wordle' #1297 on January 6th
It's not yet Tuesday, but who's keeping track? Winter 2025 is upon us, and snow is the order of the day for most of the nation. However, in my mountain enclave, the white stuff remains stubbornly absent. Let's hope for some moisture to spare the forests from potential burns. A dry winter is a source of anxiety. Send some of your snowstorms our way!
But in the meantime, get your Wordle on!
Solve Today's Wordle
Hint: Think of fragrant herbs and miniature tree branches.
Clue: This Wordle includes a trio of consecutive consonants.
Spoilers Ahead!
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Answer:
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Wordle Analysis
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I guessed BRAVE for a couple of reasons. First, actress Kelly MacDonald cropped up in "No Country for Old Men" and the latest "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew." She's the voice actress behind Merida from the beloved Pixar film "Brave." This left me with 140 viable options. The word CHOIR diminished the list to 5, while RIGID distilled it down to just one victor: SPRIG!
Competitive Wordle Score
It was a no-win day for me. I scored 0 points for guessing in four attempts and 0 points for matching the Bot. A total of ZERO. Ouch!
How to Play Competitive Wordle
*Guessing in 1 earns 3 points; guessing in 2 gets 2 points; guessing in 3 grants 1 point; guessing in 4 equals 0 points; guessing in 5 results in -1 points; guessing in 6 means -2 points; and missing the Wordle equals -3 points.
*Beating your rival earns 1 point, tying earns 0 points, and losing to your rival awards -1 point. Add up these points to get your score. Keep track of daily or overall scores.
*Fridays are "double experience" days, meaning twice the points—positive or negative.
Today's Wordle Etymology
The word "sprig" stems from Middle English and can be traced back to around 1300-50. While its origin is not definitive, it is generally believed to be connected to some Germanic languages. Here are some possible etymological connections:
- Middle English: The modern word "sprig" is derived from Middle English "sprigge," which means a small twig or shoot[1][3].
- Middle Low German: Some etymologists propose that the word may have originated from Middle Low German "sprik" or "spricke," which both relate to small twigs or branches[3].
- Dialectal English: Another possible origin could be dialectal English "sprag," which is related to its regional dialect usage[3].
- Old English: Some sources cite Old English "spræc," although this connection is less accepted[3].
- Germanic Influence: The word's Germanic roots are supported by its similarity to other Germanic words for twigs or branches. Examples include Swedish "sprygg."
Overall, while the precise etymology of "sprig" remains uncertain, it is evident that the word has Middle English roots with possible Germanic influences.
- Even though it's only Monday, you might be eager for the Wordle hint today.
- If you're searching for Wordle hints and clues, consider the word with a trio of consecutive consonants discussed in the article.
- Yesterday's Wordle answer was challenging, but are you ready for Wordle #1297?
- To solve the puzzle, remember that Monday's Wordle answer shares qualities with fragrant herbs and miniature tree branches.
- Today's Wordle hint can be found in the description of a small twig or shoot, so look for the Wordle clue relating to 'sprig'.
