TGIF! Friday has finally arrived, which I have mixed feelings about. We’ve been on a vacation and this is our last day (we travel late so we still have most of the day to explore and have fun). I’m always eager to get home, but this trip has gone by too fast!

Since it’s Friday, those of us who play competitive Wordle (see rules below) get 2XP for both our wins and losses. If you win, you double your points. If you lose, you double your negative points.

This, I’ve noticed, often doesn’t work in my favor. Today, for instance, I had a pretty bad score once all was said and done. Read on to find out just how bad.

It’s Wordle time!

The Hint: Wanting something another person has.

The Clue: This word ends with a vowel.

The Answer:

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Covet!

Not my best guessing game, but this one was a little tricky! Stark wasn’t the best opening guess, leaving me with 226 remaining possible solutions and the words “Winter is coming” ringing in my ears.

Twine slashed that rather large number down to a somewhat manageable 36. Still far too many remaining and just not a clear picture of what the word even could be, so guessed pouch to rule out more vowels and ended up slashing that number all the way down to two: comet and covet. I guessed the next one wrong, unfortunately, which pushed me to guess #5. Yikes!

Today’s Score: Not a good day today at all given this is 2XP Friday. I get -1 for guessing in five and -1 for losing to the Bot (who guessed in three) for a total of -2 x 2 = -4 points. Not good at all!

The word "covet" originates from Old French "covitier" or "coveitier," which in turn came from the Latin word "cupiditas." "Cupiditas" means "desire" or "longing," and it is derived from the Latin noun "cupidus," meaning "eager" or "desirous." The Latin term "cupidus" shares its root with the Roman god of love, Cupid, who was often associated with intense desire or longing.

Over time, the word "covet" evolved in Middle English and retained its core meaning of strong desire or yearning. It typically refers to an intense longing or craving for something that someone else possesses, often accompanied by a sense of envy or jealousy.

Play Competitive Wordle Against Me!

I’ve been playing a cutthroat game of PvP Wordle against my nemesis Wordle But. Now you should play against me! I can be your nemesis! (And your helpful Wordle guide, of course). You can also play against the Bot if you have a New York Times subscription.

You can either keep a running tally of your score if that’s your jam or just play day-to-day if you prefer.

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