Today's solution for Wordle on Saturday, 26th July
Wordle, the popular word guessing game, has captured the hearts of millions since its creation by software engineer Josh Wardle in 2021. Today, the game is owned by the New York Times.
On Saturday, July 26, the Wordle answer was Haunt. This word, with its eerie connotations, is often associated with ghosts lingering in a place. It can also describe being troubled by a traumatic memory[1][3].
The day before, on July 25, the answer was GOFER, while on July 23 it was WATER. The answers for July 20, 24, 21, 19, 18, 17, and 16 were BLANK, QUAKE, BURNT, SWORD, LORIS, MODAL, and NERVY respectively.
Kerry Brunskill, PC Gamer's word game expert, took on the daily Wordle puzzle. Brunskill is also known for writing regular features on old Japanese PC games.
To succeed in Wordle, a good opening guess should contain a mix of unique consonants and vowels. Watching out for letters appearing more than once in the answer is also a useful tip. Narrowing down the pool of letters quickly with a tactical second guess can help as well[2].
Interestingly, taking a break and coming back to Wordle later can sometimes lead to a win. This strategy might help players to approach the puzzle with fresh eyes.
For those who are still struggling, the hint for the Wordle puzzle on Saturday, July 26 is "A favourite place to visit, or a thought you can't quite shake. Also that thing ghosts do around old manors."
[1] - Definition of Haunt: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haunt [2] - Wordle Tips and Strategies: https://www.pcgamer.com/wordle-tips-and-strategies/ [3] - The Psychology of Haunting: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-haunted-mind/201012/the-psychology-haunting
- Kerry Brunskill, an expert in word games, attempted the Wordle puzzle on July 26, using her tactical strategies to narrow down the letters and eventually guess the answer: 'Haunt'.
- On Saturday, Brunskill earned a victory in Wordle, relying on her understanding of smartphones and technology to help decipher the answer from the social-media buzz surrounding the game.
- The Battle for seasonal Wordle supremacy continues, with players using their knowledge of gadgets and ancient Japanese PC games to outwit their opponents.
- Winning Wordle isn't just about luck; it requires a keen eye for patterns, a quick mind to apply the right strategies, and the ability to capitalize on bets that seem too good to pass up.
- To step away from ghostly haunts, Wordle players often rely on taking a break and returning to the game with fresh eyes, using the time off to shake off memories and come back with a renewed focus to win the game.
