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Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1291 Hints, Clues And Answer For Tuesday, December 31st
Happy New Year’s Eve, Wordlers! I hope you have some fun in store this evening. As we welcome the start of a new year, I’d like to guide you through solving today’s Wordle challenge.
The Hint: Madagascar
Before diving into the solution, let me clarify how to play Competitive Wordle. For those who are not familiar with the rules:
* Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
* If you beat your opponent, you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point.
Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day. Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your points—positive or negative.
As we approach the end of this year, let’s dive into today’s puzzle. The Etymology section of this article will be particularly interesting, as it provides valuable context on the origin of the word “lemur.”
Etymology
The word “lemur” originates from Latin, where lemures referred to spirits or ghosts of the dead. It is fascinating to see how European naturalists first encountered these nocturnal primates in Madagascar. The reflective eyes, nocturnal habits, and ghostly calls reminded them of the restless spirits from Roman mythology, leading to this name.
Now, let’s get to solving today’s puzzle.
I began by playing SPIEL, which wasn’t a bad opener but still left me with 116 possible solutions. I then tried to juggle the yellow boxes in an attempt to snatch another vowel, and fortunately, FLARE came back all yellow again. This ultimately led to only one possible solution remaining: LEMUR.
As we welcome this new year, I’d like to take a moment to appreciate the fascinating world of primates, particularly lemurs. It’s essential to acknowledge their unique status in the primate order, with most species found on the island of Madagascar. Unfortunately, many have been driven into extinction by chimps and other apes, while humans have also contributed to this decline.
In conclusion, I’d like to encourage you all to continue exploring your linguistic and cultural boundaries in 2023. Let’s work together to build a community that values open conversation and exchange of ideas.
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Source: http://www.forbes.com
