Today's word number 1218 with tips, hints and answers for Saturday, October 19th

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ForbesToday's word number 1217 with tips, hints and answers for Friday, October 18thFrom Erik Cain

Time to celebrate, ladies and gentlemen. It's finally Friday. The weekend is just around the corner. October is almost half over and the first signs of winter are already creeping into a beautiful autumn. The weather forecast says it will rain and snow up here in the mountains this weekend. Rain is not a problem for me. Snow? I could do with another month or so before all this nonsense.

It's also 2XP Friday for all competitive Wordle players (see rules below), so get ready to double your points, good or bad. Let's solve this word!

How to solve today's word

The note: An essential part of any healthy diet.

The note: This word has more consonants than vowels.

OK, Spoilers below!

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The answer:

Word analysis

Every day I look at Wordle Bot to analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here.

I didn't start well today, although it surprises me considering how many common letters I used in my first two words. Still, after SPOIL and HASTE, I only had two yellow boxes and the number of remaining solutions was only reduced to a whopping 73. Not good! EDIFY – which has seemed like a harsh word lately – brought that down to just 4. I went with my gut (and gut health) and chose FIBER. Luckily that was the Wordle! Huzzah!

Competitive Wordle Score

A total wash today. 0 points for guessing four and 0 more for matching the bot. C'est la vie!

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

Recipe for the etymology of “fiber” ingredients:

• 1 cup Latin root “fibra” (meaning “fiber, thread, filament”)
• 2 tablespoons Old French “fiber” (borrowed from the 14th century)
• A dash of Middle English adoption
• A touch of 18th century scientific influences

Instructions:

1. Start with the Latin root “fibra.” This ancient ingredient, meaning “fiber, thread, filament,” was cultivated in classical Latin. Its texture is delicate and cord-like, perfect for weaving into the fabric of language.
2. Translate the “Fibra” into the Old French language, Let it age for a few centuries. Converting it to “fiber” adds some regional flavor, as the word takes on new meaning in the early 14th century. Stir gently to mix with the Old French lexicon.
3. Sprinkle a pinch of Middle English on top, where “fiber” was adopted with little change in form or meaning. Allow the mixture to settle and mature as the word becomes more common in English-speaking countries.
4. Season with a dash of 18th century scientific influence. During this time, the term “fiber” became more commonly used to describe plant material, muscle tissue, and other thread-like structures. The change from “fibre” to “fiber” in American English creates a touch of linguistic divergence.
5. Let the etymology simmer As the word continues to move through various scientific, medical and dietary contexts, it is becoming a versatile part of the English language.

Serving suggestion: Use “fiber” to add texture and structure to discussions about nutrition, biology, or textiles. Perfect for underlining the content of any conversation!

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