(WANE) — A new study from im-a-puzzle.com discovered the 10 Wordle puzzles that stumped players the most in 2022, revealing some interesting results in the process.
The word that was the most difficult to guess in 2022 by a large margin was “parer,” according to the study.
“Parer” is the name for a small, sharp knife used to cut fruits and vegetables, and it ended up causing 48% of players to not guess the word within six guesses, according to the study.
The remaining nine words that puzzled Wordle players the most are as follows:
- Foyer – 26%
- Catch – 23%
- Watch – 20%
- Mummy – 18%
- Cater – 15%
- Coyly – 15%
- Trite – 15%
- Found – 14%
- Tacit – 10%
The study pointed out that while some words such as “catch” and “watch” may seem easy, there are many words that contain similar letters, which could leave players out of guesses by the time they figure out the correct combination.
Absolutely, diving into the intricacies of Wordle is fascinating! The study you mentioned from im-a-puzzle.com unveils some intriguing insights into the toughest words faced by players in 2022. Let's break down the concepts related to this article:
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Wordle: A word-guessing game where players attempt to guess a secret five-letter word within six attempts. Players input words, receiving feedback on correct letters in the right position and letters that exist in the word but are in the wrong position or not present at all.
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"Parer": This term, often not commonly used in everyday language, refers to a small, sharp knife used for cutting fruits and vegetables. Its obscurity likely contributed to its difficulty, as it wasn't in the usual lexicon of players.
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Word Difficulty Metrics: The study quantifies difficulty by the percentage of players who failed to guess the word within the six attempts allotted. "Parer" stood out significantly, causing 48% of players to be unable to guess it. Other challenging words include "Foyer" (26%), "Catch" (23%), "Watch" (20%), "Mummy" (18%), "Cater" (15%), "Coyly" (15%), "Trite" (15%), "Found" (14%), and "Tacit" (10%).
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Complexity of Word Choice: Despite some seemingly simple words like "catch" or "watch," the challenge arises from their similarity to other words that contain similar letters. This similarity might lead players astray, exhausting guesses before finding the correct combination.
In understanding Wordle's dynamics, one must consider not just vocabulary but also letter patterns, contextual nuances, and the interplay of deductive reasoning within a limited guessing framework. The study underscores how seemingly straightforward words can pose significant challenges within the game's constraints.
