Unlocking the Challenges of "Wordle" #1299 on January 8th: Your Ultimate Guide
It's hump day, and if you've been frequenting this corner for a while, you know what that implies. Every Wednesday, we inject some excitement into our mix with an additional brainteaser, enigma, or logical puzzle. Oops! Last week, I mistakenly repeated an old one. Let me rectify that blunder now with today's challenge:
This mysterious entity devours all; flora, fauna, trees, and blossoms; chews iron, nibbles steel; grinds hard stones to powder; slaughters kings, ruins towns, and crushes mountains.
I'll reveal the secret tomorrow. If you believe you've got the solution, don't hesitate to connect with me via Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky, or Facebook. Now, let's dive into Wordle!
How to triumph in today's Wordle
Hint: You often join multiple units to derive the ultimate form.
Clue: This Wordle has an overwhelming number of consonants compared to vowels.
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I commenced with PLATE, leaving me with only 39 remaining words and boasting one green and one yellow box. Unfortunately, STAIR trimmed that portion to eight, and CRAFT further reduced it to two. Finally, DRAFT clicked, awarding me victory. My gratitude for this stroke of luck!
Competitive Wordle Scores
Just like yesterday, I gained no points by guessing in four and conceded one point to the bot, who grabbed this one in only three attempts.
Today's Wordle Roots
"Draft" derives from Old English's "dræft" or "dreaft," meaning "drawing, pulling, or carrying." This word evolved from the Proto-Germanic "dragan" (to draw or drag), which is also the forebearer to the modern English verb "draw."
By the late Middle Ages, "draft" started to assume the meaning of a preliminary draft of a document, possibly inspired by the idea of "drawing" or "sketching" something before completion. The modern sense of "draft" as military conscription or personnel selection appeared in the 18th century.
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Today's Wordle is proving to be a challenge with its abundance of consonants. If you're seeking hints or clues, check out wordle hints and clues or wordle hint today. For those looking for the answer, it might be helpful to know that the word often joins multiple units to derive the ultimate form. If you've solved it, share your wordle answer on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook. And remember, every Wednesday, we have wordle Wednesday for an additional brainteaser. Don't miss out on wordle #1299!
