Today’s ‘Wordle’ #1114 Hints, Clues And Answer For Sunday, July 7th

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We haven’t done a walk down memory lane in a spell, so before we tackle today’s Wordle, let’s take a gander at some of the big, important historical events that took place on this day throughout history:

1456 – Retrial of Joan of Arc: Joan of Arc was posthumously acquitted of heresy, 25 years after her execution.

1898 – Hawaii Annexation: The United States annexed Hawaii, leading to the eventual establishment of Hawaii as the 50th state in 1959.

1928 – Sliced Bread Sold for the First Time: The Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri, introduced sliced bread to the market, an event often celebrated as a significant milestone in modern convenience.

1937 – Marco Polo Bridge Incident: This event marked the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War. It started with a skirmish between Japanese and Chinese troops near the Marco Polo Bridge outside of Beijing, leading to a full-scale war.

1947 – Roswell Incident: An object crashed near Roswell, New Mexico, leading to widespread UFO speculation. The U.S. military initially reported the recovery of a “flying disc” but later stated it was a weather balloon, sparking ongoing conspiracy theories.

1985 – Boris Becker Wins Wimbledon: At the age of 17, Boris Becker became the youngest male player to win the Wimbledon singles title.

2005 – London Bombings: A series of coordinated terrorist bombings targeted the London public transport system during the morning rush hour, resulting in 52 civilian deaths and over 700 injuries.

Now that we’re all just a tad bit more educated, let’s solve this Wordle!

How To Solve Today’s Wordle

The Hint: Not a very large gun, but sounds like one.

The Clue: This Wordle has a double letter.

Okay, spoilers below!

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The Answer:

Wordle Analysis

Every day I check Wordle Bot to help analyze my guessing game. You can check your Wordles with Wordle Bot right here.

I got my opening word today from the Strands word puzzle game so that’s a clue for any Strands players out there. From here, I tried to rearrange my letters with BATCH and moved SCALE’s ‘A’ into green. The ‘C’ remained yellow until my third guess, CANDY, which also snagged me a green ‘N’. Only one possible word remained at this point: CANON for the win!

Competitive Wordle Score

I get 0 points for guessing in four and lose 1 point because the Bot solved this one in just three. Lame.

How To Play Competitive Wordle

• Guessing in 1 is worth 3 points; guessing in 2 is worth 2 points; guessing in 3 is worth 1 point; guessing in 4 is worth 0 points; guessing in 5 is -1 points; guessing in 6 is -2 points and missing the Wordle is -3 points.
• If you beat your opponent you get 1 point. If you tie, you get 0 points. And if you lose to your opponent, you get -1 point. Add it up to get your score. Keep a daily running score or just play for a new score each day.
• Fridays are 2XP, meaning you double your points—positive or negative.
• You can keep a running tally or just play day-by-day. Enjoy!

Today’s Wordle Etymology

The word “canon” has its origins in the Greek word “κανών” (kanon), meaning “rule” or “measuring rod.” This term was used to denote a standard or criterion by which something is judged. It was adopted into Latin as “canon,” retaining a similar meaning.

In various contexts, “canon” has come to denote:

1. Religious Context: In Christianity, it refers to the official list of books considered authoritative scripture (the biblical canon) and ecclesiastical laws (canon law).
2. Literary and Artistic Context: It refers to a body of works considered to be authoritative, important, and worthy of study and preservation. For example, the Shakespearean canon includes the complete works of William Shakespeare.
3. Popular Culture: In modern times, particularly in the context of fictional universes (like in TV shows, books, and movies), “canon” refers to the material accepted as officially part of the story’s universe, as opposed to fan fiction or other unofficial adaptations.

The core idea of “canon” across all these uses remains a set of rules or standards that define what is genuine or authentic within a particular domain.

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