Review of Today’s Wordle: August 23rd, 2023

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★★★★

Wordle 795 4/6*

⬜⬜🟩⬜⬜ CURIO
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 VERGE
🟩🟩🟩⬜🟩 VERSE
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 VERVE

I consider a three-step score ideal for Wordle. It strikes a balance between luck and strategic thinking. A four-step solution is also commendable, as it shows effort and successful use of the available information. However, I aim to avoid five and six-step solves as they indicate suboptimal performance. Overall, a three or four-step solve predicts a good day ahead.

The transition from CURIO to VERGE felt like a quantum leap. A commenter once used this phrase to describe a significant jump in my solving process, and it stuck with me. Without that move, this puzzle would have taken much longer.

In retrospect, starting with CURIO seems brilliant. I will definitely utilize this word in future solves. Today, let’s embrace a positive outlook and refrain from self-criticism, regardless of our solving performance.

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Today’s word is VERVE, a noun. According to Webster’s New World College Dictionary, it refers to vigor and energy, especially in movement or portrayal.

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Today’s Difficulty

Today’s word is moderately challenging due to its uncertainty. It is relatively uncommon and has five or six possible answers with a common letter pattern. To solve it in six attempts requires strategic decision-making.

For a more detailed analysis, visit our friend, WordleBot.

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Our Featured Artist

Mojo Wang is an esteemed illustrator based in New York City, known for constructing unique visual worlds. His artwork incorporates intricate details and structurally composed images set in seemingly chaotic scenery. Mr. Wang formerly served as a photo editor for Elle Men and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts.

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