If you’re still unsure, the answer to today’s Wordle puzzle (#549 – December 20, 2022) is third. The word has roots in Middle English “thridde” or “thirde,” itself from Old English “thridda” or “thirdda,” similar to Latin “tertius” or Greek “tritos,” which means three (via Merriam-Webster).
One common use of the word is in the phrase “third time’s a charm,” which has an interesting origin. According to English Grammar Lessons, the saying dates back to the 17th century, when the British considered three a lucky number. They also coined the similar phrase “third time lucky,” which is the more common expression among the Brits.
The phrase is also sometimes credited to a peculiar incident in British history. According to Smithsonian Magazine, John “Babbacombe” Lee was to be executed for murder in 1885, but thanks to a malfunction of the gallows’ trap door, Lee was still alive after three separate tries to hang him. After the third attempt, the executioners gave up and Lee got a long prison sentence instead.
As we said, the third time wasn’t the charm for us today, but the fourth was. Our opening guess, ounce, was an unlucky start (leaving 383 possible answers!) but after the words plaid and rigid, the answer was apparent. We hope you do better, and if you’re itching for more puzzle action, here are other games like Wordle to try.
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