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Today’s Wordle hint and answer #684: Thursday, May 4
Today’s Wordle hint and answer #683: Wednesday, May 3
People are only just realising why snooker tables are green… the answer is over 100 years old
PEOPLE are only just realised why a snooker table is green and it is leaving them baffled.
There are a number of theories and misconceptions, but the true answer is remarkable in its simplicity.
There are a number of wild theories as to why a snooker table is green[/caption]
Fans have wrongly speculated that the table is green to reference the origins of snooker as a lawn game.
Therefore, the theory goes, the green base mimics the grass on which the sport was first played.
But the real reason is far simpler.
Up until the 1870s, orange was the usual colour for snooker tables.
But this often lead to disagreements between players over ball position as the contrast between red balls and orange fabric made it hard to see exact movements.
Two players – Arthur Terry and Riland Metcalfe – ended up in court over fight during a game of snooker in 1871.
It is claimed that Terry was convicted for his role in the violence, but escaped a punishment as the magistrate agreed that the colour of the table was partially to blame.
The official concluded that “henceforth the cause of harmonious play would be advanced if the snooker tables were manufactured in standard green, giving strong contrast to the red of the ball.”
It is true that the green surface allows players to see the balls better.
The colour allows players to keep track of the balls for a long period and makes the table less strenuous on the eyes for both them and the viewers.
And given that snooker is played over many hours, it would be impractical to have a bright table surface that would tire out the eyes or a dark one that would make it hard to see what was going on.
It comes after people were baffled to discover why football is called ‘soccer’ in the US.
And fans were amazed to find out why snooker is called snooker.
However, it is simply because it makes it easier to keep track of the balls[/caption]
Today’s Wordle hint and answer #682: Tuesday, May 2
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Today’s Wordle hint and answer #681: Monday, May 1
Today’s Wordle hint and answer #680: Sunday, April 30
‘Wordle’ today: Here’s the answer, hints for April 30
You made it! It’s Sunday, and you’re just about ready to unwind with a game of Wordle. We’re here as always to help guide the way with our expert Wordle advice and the solution.
If you prefer to just be told the answer, you can scroll to the end of this article for April 30’s Wordle word to be revealed. But if you’d rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans have even sprung up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for April 29.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings joy to your heart. But if what brings you joy is strategy, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately, it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?
Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it will rebel against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.
The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
It can be both a place and a famous actor’s surname.
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
It does! It’s a tricky one too, so watch out.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter P.
What’s the answer to Wordle today?
We’re finally about to reveal the answer to today’s Wordle, so get your guesses in now!
Are you ready?
The solution to Wordle #680 is…
PLAZA.
Don’t feel discouraged if you didn’t get it this time. The beauty of Wordle is that there’s always a new one to try the next day, and we’ll be here again with more helpful clues and hints.