2024-10-15 14:05:03
The puzzle is often a real head-scratcher, so you will be pleased to know that Wordle‘s creator struggles just as much as we do.
Wordle, a word guessing game, was created by Brooklyn-based Welsh software designer Josh Wardle in 2021 In a real act of true love, he designed the game for his puzzle-loving girlfriend before putting the game up on the internet in October 2021.
Such was the game’s popularity, it was snapped up by The New York Times for a seven-figure sum in January 2022. Since then, the game’s popularity has continued to boom; its 1,000th puzzle was celebrated in March of this year.
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However, despite being the initial brains behind it, Wardle freely admits he is by no means an expert at the game.
During an interview with Newsweek, Wardle said: “Well, I did create Wordle and I’m not very good at it, so there’s your answer! I’m afraid I’m not really the best.”
“[My partner] and I play it on the couch together each morning. She will consistently get it in three goes, which is way, way better than I can ever hope to achieve. I normally need at least four or five attempts.”
Wardle added that he has no inside scoop on what the words of the day will be.
“When I designed the game, it was for me and my partner to enjoy, so I made sure that all of the entries were randomized. In other words, I don’t actually know what tomorrow’s word is going to be, which means that I can take part like everybody else,” Wardle told Newsweek.
Keen not to tell anyone how to play the game, Wardle also said: “I think, with this sort of game, part of the joy is discovering those things for yourself, right?
“So I’m reluctant to tell anybody how they should play. I would encourage people to experiment with different ideas and to find their own [starting] words, rather than just sticking to the same proven tactics over and over again.”
Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1,214 Clues and Hints for Tuesday, October 15
Newsweek has some handy clues to help you solve today’s Wordle puzzle.
Hint #1: There are two vowels in today’s answer.
Hint #2: Today’s begins with a C.
Hint #3: There is one repeated letter in today’s word.
Hint #4: Today’s word is a noun.
Hint #5: It is something you might use on an apple.
Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1,214 Answer for Tuesday, October 15
The answer is “CORER.”
A corer is a device used to remove the core from vegetables and fruit, most commonly, apples.
It was a tough one, so don’t worry if you didn’t get it; there is always tomorrow. Wordle resets at midnight in your local time zone.
