The most recent Wordle, game #878 on Tuesday, 14 November 2023, has proved to be one of the most challenging games of the year. The word was ‘SASSY’, containing the triple letter S, contributing to its difficulty. WordleBot, the New York Times subscription-only AI assistant, has reported the average number of guesses to solve this Wordle at 5.
This pattern of the triple S appears in only 20 of Wordle’s original answers, making it a particularly rare occurrence. ‘SASSY’ also suffers from the issue of too many alternative answers, creating a challenging puzzle for dedicated players.
In solving this tough Wordle, I encountered my own issues. Firstly, I neglected to make a comprehensive list of potential answers, resulting in a situation where I did not narrow down the possibilities when guessing. Consequently, my final guess was a 50/50 between ‘SAUCY’ and ‘SASSY’.
Though I managed to maintain my Wordle winning streak, I could have easily lost it due to my own failings. I acknowledged the unnecessary difficulties I created for myself and pledged to approach future games with greater care.
As shared by the writer, the recent Wordle showcases the challenges posed by rare patterns and multiple alternative answers, demonstrating the game’s ability to be both intellectually stimulating and frustrating.
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