Today’s Wordle #703 Hints, Clues And Answer For Tuesday, May 23rd

It’s Tuesday, May 23rd and we’re here to solve this Wordle, but I thought it would be interesting to look back in time at some of the big, important historical events that took place on this day throughout history. It turns out, this is a day of scoundrels, rogues and martyrs.

Let’s dive right in:

1. 1430: Joan of Arc is captured – Joan of Arc, the French military leader and heroine, was captured by the Burgundians during the Hundred Years’ War. She was later handed over to the English and eventually tried and executed.
2. 1701: Captain William Kidd is hanged for piracy – The notorious Scottish pirate Captain William Kidd was hanged in London after being convicted of piracy and murder. His trial and execution garnered significant attention at the time.
3. 1934: Bonnie and Clyde are killed – The infamous American outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were killed in a police ambush in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Their criminal exploits and violent deaths captured public fascination during the Great Depression era.
4. 1949: The Federal Republic of Germany is established – The Federal Republic of Germany, also known as West Germany, was officially established following the adoption of the Basic Law. This marked a significant milestone in the aftermath of World War II.
5. 2015: Ireland legalizes same-sex marriage – In a historic referendum, Ireland became the first country to legalize same-sex marriage through popular vote. The result reflected a significant shift in public opinion and marked a milestone for LGBTQ+ rights.

Alright, let’s do this Wordle!

How To Solve Today’s Wordle

The Hint: My Cousin Vinnie.

The Clue: This word has far more consonants than vowels in it.

The Answer:

.

.

.

Today’s Wordle Etymology

The word “clerk” has an interesting etymology. It originates from the Old English word “clerc,” which was derived from the Late Latin word “clericus.” The term “clericus” referred to a clergyman or a member of the clergy.

Over time, the meaning of “clerk” evolved and expanded to include individuals who were educated and literate, often associated with administrative or clerical duties. In medieval times, clerks were typically associated with religious institutions, as they were often the only ones who were literate and capable of handling written records.

Eventually, the term “clerk” became more generalized and referred to individuals who performed various administrative or secretarial tasks, such as record-keeping, writing, or managing accounts. The word “clerk” is still commonly used today to describe someone who works in an office or performs administrative duties.

It is worth noting that the pronunciation of “clerk” has changed over time. In Old English, it was pronounced as “klarc,” while in modern English, the “er” sound became more prevalent, leading to the pronunciation “klurk.”

Wordle Bot Analysis

After I complete a Wordle I always head over to check in with Wordle Bot to see how I scored, both in terms of each individual guess and whether or not I outsmarted the Bot.

I waffled a bit over my starting word today but eventually settled on spore which felt like one of those Wordle Bot-approved openers. Sure enough, only 34 words remained after my first guess.

I decided right away that I needed to guess all new letters in my second guess. I already had one green box. Best to eliminate options than take a wild swing. Chain was a better guess than I could have predicted, getting me the green ‘C’ and leaving me with only one option: clerk for the win!

Today’s Score: I get 1 point for guessing in three and 0 points for tying Wordle Bot, for a grand total of 1 point. Huzzah!

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.

• Here are the rules:1 point for getting the Wordle in 3 guesses.
• 2 points for getting it in 2 guesses.
• 3 points for getting it in 1 guess.
• 1 point for beating Erik
• 0 points for getting it in 4 guesses.
• -1 point for getting it in 5 guesses.
• -2 points for getting it in 6 guesses.
• -3 points for losing.
• -1 point for losing to Erik

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

I’d love it if you gave me a follow on Twitter or Facebook dearest Wordlers. Have a lovely day!

As always, I’d love it if you’d follow me here on this blog and subscribe to my YouTube channel and my Substack so you can stay up-to-date on all my TV, movie and video game reviews and coverage. Thanks!