Vertical:<\/strong> SPEND, UPPER, ALLOY<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe Solved Grid<\/h3>\n
If you’re visual learner, here is how the 21 tiles should be arranged to complete the puzzle:<\/p>\n
\nS C U B A\nP P L\nE X P E L\nN E O\nD I R T Y\n<\/pre>\nWord Definitions & Origins<\/h2>\n
Understanding the history of the words we play can make the game even more rewarding. Here is a breakdown of today’s vocabulary:<\/p>\n
SCUBA (noun) \/\u02c8sku\u02d0b\u0259\/<\/strong>
\nA piece of equipment used by divers that consists of a tank of compressed air and a regulator to allow for underwater breathing.
\nExample: I used to be a scuba diving instructor. But deep down, I realised it wasn\u2019t for me.<\/em>
\nOrigin:<\/strong> This is a rare example of a word that started as an acronym, standing for “Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus.”<\/p>\nEXPEL (verb) \u026ak\u02c8sp\u025bl<\/strong>
\nTo drive out or eject something; to remove a person from membership in a group or school.
\nExample: They chose to expel me from music school for theft; all I was doing was taking notes.<\/em>
\nOrigin:<\/strong> This word traveled from Late Middle English and is rooted in the Latin expellere<\/em>, which combines ex-<\/em> (out) and pellere<\/em> (to drive).<\/p>\nDIRTY (adjective) \/\u02c8d\u0259\u02d0ti\/<\/strong>
\nUnclean or soiled; contaminated with unpleasant substances like mud or dust.
\nExample: Derek got disastrously dirty deadheading his dahlias in the dark, whilst Delilah doodled dogs and dandelions on Darren\u2019s duvet.<\/em>
\nOrigin:<\/strong> Derived from Middle English dirti<\/em>, it’s a simple evolution of the word “dirt” with the suffix “-y.”<\/p>\nSPEND (verb) sp\u025bnd<\/strong>
\nThe act of paying out currency or resources in exchange for something.
\nExample: If I was going to spend that much in a pet shop, I’d expect it to speak French.<\/em>
\nOrigin:<\/strong> Rooted in the Latin expendere<\/em> (to weigh out), which refers to the ancient practice of weighing metal to determine its value.<\/p>\nUPPER (adjective) \/\u02c8\u028cp\u0259\/<\/strong>
\nSituated at a higher level or possessing a superior status or rank.
\nExample: Petula was destined for the upper ranks of bakery club.<\/em>
\nOrigin:<\/strong> This is a comparative form of the word “up,” appearing in Middle English to denote relative height.<\/p>\nALLOY (noun) \/\u02c8\u00e6.l\u0254\u026a\/<\/strong>
\nA metallic substance made by the fusion of two or more metals, or a metal and a non-metal.
\nExample: Our new ice cream scoops are made from an advanced alloy of titanium and gold.<\/em>
\nOrigin:<\/strong> From the Old French aloi<\/em>, which itself comes from the Latin alligare<\/em>, meaning “to bind together.”<\/p>\nToday’s Letter Breakdown<\/h2>\n
Today\u2019s grid is quite “top-heavy” with specific letters, which can make the swapping strategy a bit tricky. If you\u2019re looking at the 21 tiles, here is the frequency of the letters you\u2019re working with:<\/p>\n
\n- The Power Players:<\/strong> We have a triple threat of P<\/strong> and E<\/strong> today. Both letters appear three times, making them the most common tiles on the board.<\/li>\n
- The Doubles:<\/strong> The letter L<\/strong> appears twice (both in ALLOY and EXPEL).<\/li>\n
- The Loners:<\/strong> Every other letter\u2014S, C, U, B, A, X, N, O, D, I, R, T, and Y\u2014appears exactly once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A smart strategy for today’s Waffle is to focus on the X<\/strong> in the middle row first. Since it only appears in EXPEL, it\u2019s an anchor point. Once you have the horizontal middle row set, the vertical columns (especially the central “UPPER”) should fall into place much more easily. Remember that the P’s and E’s are your most likely candidates for cross-points where the horizontal and vertical words intersect!<\/p>\nReady for More?<\/h2>\n
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