EasyJet Pilot Does 360-Degree Maneuver Over Sea So Passengers Can See the Northern Lights

This commercial flight was definitely a memorable one.

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Ghislaine Maxwell to Claim She Was Held 'Under Inhumane Conditions' in Upcoming Appeal - Report

The case of Jeffrey Epstein and his companion Ghislaine Maxwell became one of the most notable in the US in 2019. The financier, who was among the friends of many members of the establishment, was suspected of organizing human trafficking and involving minors in prostitution. He died in a detention center in New York under uncertain circumstances.

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FBI Assesses Origins of COVID-19 'Most Likely' From Potential Leak in Wuhan Lab - Director

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - FBI Director Christopher Wray said in an interview that the novel coronavirus most likely originated from a potential mishap at a lab in Wuhan, China.

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At Least 26 Dead, Over 80 Injured After Two Trains Collide Head-On in Greece

This week’s accident marks the worst train disaster Greece has experienced in over 50 years. In 1968 two passenger trains crashed near Corinth, killing 34 passengers and injuring more than 120 others.

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Cuba Protests US Decision to Grant Asylum to Cuban Aircraft Hijacker - Foreign Ministry

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Cuba has strongly protested the actions of Washington that granted asylum to a Cuban who hijacked an Antonov An-2 aircraft to fly to the United States, Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.

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Dictionary.com defines the times with 1,500 new words, revisions

Dictionary.com has a new list of more than 1,500 words for your consideration.

On Tuesday, the site released fresh entries, along with updates and revisions to existing words. You may know some of them well already. Others may prompt controversy, because of their social and political significance.

But John Kelly, senior director of editorial at Dictionary.com, told Mashable that the new terms and updates "are simply reflecting how culture is changing."

Trauma dumping, rage farming, and queerbaiting, which are typically used to describe harmful or toxic behavior, all made their debut. Petfluencer, cyberflash, and cakeism also made an appearance for the first time.

And while woke has long appeared as a formal entry, Dictionary.com updated the word's entry to include the way it's used negatively to disparage "liberal progressive orthodoxy."

SEE ALSO: Dictionary.com's latest update addresses social justice issues, accessibility tech, and the global climate crisis

Kelly said that some additions are words that define "modern problems," and indicate just how swiftly language evolves online.

The term trauma dumping has only recently become a familiar way to describe "unsolicited, one-sided sharing of traumatic or intensely negative experiences or emotions in an inappropriate setting or with people who are unprepared for the interaction." In late 2021, Mashable described the trend as "a symptom of a much more complex problem" related to social media use, changing expectations of what's appropriate to share publicly, and limited access to mental health treatment.

Rage farming was coined by the spyware, malware, and disinformation researcher John Scott-Railton, and is used to define "the tactic of intentionally provoking political opponents, typically by posting inflammatory content on social media, in order to elicit angry responses and thus high engagement or widespread exposure for the original poster."

Queerbaiting, which can describe "a marketing technique involving intentional homoeroticism or suggestions of LGBTQ+ themes intended to draw in an LGBTQ+ audience, without explicit inclusion of openly LGBTQ+ relationships, characters, or people," has become a common term in online debates over whether certain celebrities (ahem, Harry Styles) are guilty of using the tactic. Last year, Mashable contributor Katie Baskerville argued that using the word can have the effect of questioning someone's sexuality in negative or accusatory ways.

Kelly said that words like these name "problems that have become accelerated by what it means to live our lives online in a digital context."

The update also features inclusive words related to gender, sexuality, and relationships, like abrosexual, folx, sexual minority, and multisexual. Kelly said these words reflect the fact that for many people gender isn't a binary experience, and sexuality is fluid.

Kelly noted that some people may expect a dictionary to reflect a "certain kind of reality," and might feel uncomfortable with words that don't define gender as a binary experience. Indeed, objections to such language are central to conservative campaigns aiming to limit what children can learn at school about gender and sexuality.

Kelly said that Dictionary.com didn't have an opinion on whether certain words should or shouldn't be used, but that it's the job of lexicographers to document how people are talking about their lives.

"This language is changing no matter what," Kelly said. "We can't stop that natural, organic evolution of words."

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Penta-Gone

The United States military, with its official budget larger than the next nine countries combined, is quickly running low on weapons after sending over $100 billion in military assistance to Ukraine over the past year.

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Tesla Shareholders Sue Company Over Claims About Self-Driving Car Safety

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Tesla's shareholders are suing the electric car manufacturer over allegations that the company misled the public about the safety and efficacy of their self-driving vehicles, according to a class action complaint filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

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NATO & Fruitless Talks: West Could Have Sat Down at Negotiating Table Long Ago If It Wanted - Peskov

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov recently weighed in on a variety of topics and gave insight into hot-button issues ranging from NATO actions to negotiating talks, and what the future holds for Russia going into the 2024 elections.

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Rupert Murdoch Admits Fox Hosts Knowingly Spread Falsehoods About Election Fraud

Dominion Voting Systems and competitor Smartmatic have both filed separate defamation lawsuits against Fox Corporation and Fox News for allegedly promoting election fraud conspiracies that they knew to be false.

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China's Strategic Forces in 'Dangerous Position' Near Taiwan, Says US Army Pacific Chief

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - China has already deployed major strategic rapid strike and rocket forces near the island of Taiwan and they are in a "dangerous position," Indo-Pacific Land Forces Commander Gen. Charles Flynn told a meeting at the American Enterprise Institute.

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Russians Consolidated in Face of New Aggressive Confrontation With West

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian society is consolidated in the face of a new aggressive confrontation with the collective West, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

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Female Teacher Gets $5 Million After Beating Sexual Misconduct Case

A former Virginia teacher has won a case in the US against the Loudoun County sheriff and his deputy, who falsely accused her of molesting a 17-year-old schoolboy. She will be paid with $5 million.

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Scientists Unravels Some Japanese Mermaid-Mummy Secrets, Still Have Questions, Media Reports

A small "mermaid" mummy resembling a hybrid of a monkey and a fish was kept in an ancient Japanese temple for many years. However, modern research has been able to reveal some information about the object, while raising new questions.

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'The Last of Us' episode 7 ending tragically links to key scene in episode 4

We really should have come to expect it by now, shouldn't we? After the heartbreak of episode 3 and the agony of episode 5, everything was pointing to episode 7 of The Last of Us being another lesson in emotional torment.

And, sure enough, it didn't disappoint.

Ellie's (Bella Ramsey's) backstory about her childhood best friend and first love, Riley (Storm Reid), was a tragic gut punch, yet it also came with a crucial throwback to an earlier episode you might have missed — a throwback that likely tells us what exactly happened to Riley after the final flashback ended. Let's break it down.

SEE ALSO: People are still eating bread in 'The Last of Us,' and I don't understand why

What happens with Ellie and Riley in episode 7?

The main bulk of episode 7 is a flashback that shows us Ellie's life in a FEDRA training compound before she met Joel (Pedro Pascal). At the start of the episode we learn that Ellie's best friend Riley has been missing for three weeks. Ellie assumes she's dead, but she's wrong — in the middle of the night Riley sneaks in through her bedroom window and explains to Ellie that she's actually been recruited by rebel organisation the Fireflies.

The two sneak out together and visit an old mall which has been reconnected to the power grid without FEDRA's knowledge. They play around in the arcade, talk about FEDRA and the Fireflies, Ellie goes for it and kisses Riley to both of their delight, and their bond is tested by Riley's revelation she's leaving the next day for a Firefly post in Atlanta. And then, right at the end, tragedy strikes: the pair are blindsided by an Infected which they manage to kill, only to then realise they've both sustained bites while fending it off.

Exploring abandoned buildings post-cordyceps is never a great idea. Credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO

In the final shot of the flashback, Ellie and Riley sit huddled together in tears, promising to go on until they can't go on anymore.

The thing is, we already know what happens to Ellie after this — she's immune from the cordyceps infection, and the bite she sustains that day is nothing but an old scar by the time she meets Joel further down the road.

But what happens to Riley? The answer may lie in a conversation that takes place between Ellie and Joel back in episode 4.

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Ellie's final moments with Riley link back to a scene in episode 4.

Remember when Joel and Ellie get ambushed in the Kansas City QZ by Kathleen’s militia on episode 4 and have to team up to kill that guy Brian who's trying to kill Joel? Yep, it's a while back, but stick with us for a moment.

After they've escaped to relative safety, Joel and Ellie have the following exchange:

Joel: "The thing is I didn't hear that guy coming. You shouldn't have had to...you know..."

Ellie: "But you're glad I did, right?"

Joel: "You're just a kid. You shouldn't know what it means, to...It's not like you killed him, but shooting...I know what it's like. First time that you, er, hurt someone like that. If you, er...when...I'm not good at this."

Ellie: "Yeah, you really aren't."

Joel: "I mean it was my fault. You shouldn't have had to. And I'm sorry."

Ellie: "It wasn't my first time."

Joel doesn't ask anymore questions, so in episode 4 we're left wondering what exactly Ellie means by this. She's hurt someone before? Killed someone before? Was it a living person or an Infected?

Ellie hints to Joel in Episode 4 that she's killed someone before. Credit: Liane Hentscher/HBO

We don't know for certain, but it seems likely that episode 7 gives us the horrible answer to this question. Ellie wouldn't have had many opportunities to kill between the FEDRA training compound, being found by Marlene and the Fireflies, and her meeting with Joel, so it's probable that she's referring to Riley in this exchange.

The tragic implication? Ellie watched her best friend succumbing to infection before ultimately being forced to kill her when Riley finally turned.

The Last of Us is now streaming on HBO Max. New episodes air every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.

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Idaho May Legalize The Firing Squad, Could be Used On Kohberger

Three people have been killed by firing squad executions in the United States in the last 50 years, the last occurring in 2010 in Utah by a prisoner who picked that method.

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Biden Admin Propose Asylum Conditions Similar to Trump Admin's Plans

The US is about to tighten the conditions for granting asylum to foreigners. If the new changes are adopted, people will be denied asylum if they have not tried to obtain it in transit countries or arrived through ports. It will also make it harder for those who do not use a special app to get asylum.

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AIP System With Lithium-Ion Batteries to Boost Russian Subs’ Combat Capabilities

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An anaerobic (air-independent) power system for non-nuclear submarines developed by Russia’s Central Design Bureau for Marine Engineering "Rubin" provides for the use of lithium-ion batteries.

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CIA Chief Claims Iran Has Made No Decision on Resumption of Nuclear Weapon Program

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States does not think that Tehran is resuming its nuclear weapon program, US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns said.

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Newspapers Drop 'Dilbert' Due To Scott Adams’ 'Racist Rant'

The famous "Dilbert" comic strip will be withdrawn from publication in a large number of newspapers. The publishers said the reason for the decision was "racist remarks" made by Scott Adams, the comic's author, in his show "Real Coffee with Scott Adams".

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Italians Rally for Peace in Ukraine

ROME (Sputnik) - A rally against Western sanctions imposed on Russia and Italy’s weapons supplies to Ukraine was held in the Italian capital of Rome, a Sputnik correspondent reports.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 26

You made it to Sunday! Congrats, friends. Celebrate with today's Wordle. You're in the right place for fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out.

If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 26's Wordle solution 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 February 25.

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's delicious.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

Nope, not today!

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today's answer!

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Wordle #617 is...

SYRUP.

Don't be sad 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.

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US Bans Export of Smartphones Valued at Over $300 to Russia, Belarus

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is prohibiting the export of smartphones and other electrical goods worth more than $300 to Russia and Belarus, according to a new rule by the Industry and Security Bureau.

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'Mickey Mouse’ Voice and Sore Throat', East Palestine Residents Complain About Chemical Effects

Norfolk Southern has given about $8 million in aid to the East Palestine, including somewhat controversial $1000 checks paid to residents directly. But infuriated residents say is not enough, slamming US authorities and politicians for neglecting the consequences of toxic train derailment.

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Zaporozhye Authorities Believe Sanctions Against ZNPP Confirm It Is Russia-Owned

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The introduction of US sanctions against the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) suggests that the NPP has been recognized by the West as being part of Russia, Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the Zaporozhye regional administration, said.

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Iran Reveals Newly Developed Long-Range Missile With Mach 13 Top Speed

Iran says it has developed a long-range hypersonic missile capable of reaching any of the US regional military bases in the area.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 25

You made it to Saturday! Congrats, friends. Celebrate with today's Wordle. You're in the right place for fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out.

If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 25's Wordle solution 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 February 24.

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:

How old are you?

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

It does! But they're not consecutive.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter F.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today's answer!

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Wordle #616 is...

FIFTY.

Don't be sad 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.

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US Judge Rules Against Seizing $3.5Bln From Afghan Central Bank in 9/11 Case, Documents Reveals

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A judge at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled against the request by relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to seize $3.5bln in frozen funds from the Afghan Central Bank in order to pay off debts owed by the ruling Taliban, court documents showed.

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Scientists Get Front Row Viewing of Black Hole Devouring Mysterious Gas Cloud

Scientists have been observing the X7 gas-dust cloud for two decades using instruments at the Keck Observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Kea. They have now claimed that the cloud will be torn apart as it accelerates towards the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.

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Russia Plans to Increase Foreign Trade With Latin America, Asia and Africa

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Russia plans to boost foreign trade with Latin America, Asia and Africa, as Western countries continue their sanctions pressure, Russian Ambassador to Paraguay Alexander Pisarev said.

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'He Says He's Not Done': US First Lady Says Biden Ready to Run for Reelection in 2024

Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, during an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, hinted unequivocally that her husband is preparing to run in the 2024 US election

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NATO Ruthlessly Mocked for Comparing Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Fantasy Movies

When NATO’s Twitter account uploaded a bizarre mishmash of movie references in an unsuccessful effort to reach Western audiences, the most popular reply read: “Russia should win for this tweet alone.”

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Marianne Williamson Enters 2024 Presidential Battle, Becomes Biden's First Democratic Challenger

Her bid for presidency comes on the heels of Biden’s faltering approval ratings: currently 51.7% of Americans approve of the work their president is doing. Biden has not officially announced his reelection campaign, but has stated he intends to run.

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US Repatriates Two Brothers Held at Guantanamo Detention Center for 20 Years Without Charges

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US repatriated to Pakistan two more Guantanamo Bay detainees, reducing the number left to 32, the Pentagon said in a statement.

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'Quordle' today: Here are the answers and hints for February 24

If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need.

What is Quordle?

Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it's not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.

Is Quordle harder than Wordle?

Yes, though not diabolically so.

Where did Quordle come from?

Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer's creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. 

How is Quordle pronounced?

“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like "curdle.”

Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?

Yes and no.

Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you.

After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle.

What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?

Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can't afford to waste guesses unless you're eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. 

Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn't the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it's a normal part of the player's strategic toolset.

Is there a way to get the answer faster?

In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses:

Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We've had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.”

Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses.

If strategy isn't helping, and you're still stumped, here are some hints:

Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?

Two words have double letters. Another has two nonconsecutive instances of a letter.

Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?

No.

What do today’s Quordle words start with?

R, C, C, and C.

What are the answers for today’s Quordle?

Are you sure you want to know?

There’s still time to turn back.

OK, you asked for it. The answers are:

1. RIVET

2. CREEK

3. CACHE

4. CHILL

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After Claiming Azov No Longer ‘Far-Right,’ ADL Slaps Label on US Shooter Who Used Their Nazi Symbol

A careful analysis of the ADL’s report reveals an alarming double standard in which wearers of a notorious Nazi symbol are labeled “far-right” – and which are not.

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10 things we learned from Rian Johnson's 'Glass Onion' director's commentary

Can't get enough of Benoit Blanc and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery? Then you're in luck, because Netflix has released a director's commentary track for the film, where Rian Johnson dishes on how the film was made.

One important note: Netflix doesn't release commentary tracks on their platform. Instead, they release them as a podcast. To listen to Johnson's commentary, go to wherever you listen to podcasts and find Netflix's Watching With... episode about Glass Onion. The podcast will tell you when to press play on the movie itself.

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Johnson's commentary is a great look into the secrets of Glass Onion, from dissections of the movie's craftsmanship to smaller details you may have missed on first viewing. Here are 10 fascinating things we learned from the Glass Onion commentary track — although trust us, there's way more where this came from. (And just in case you're reading this before watching the film for some reason, consider yourself spoiler-warned.)

1. Rian Johnson has an unexpected cameo in Glass Onion.

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Glass Onion is full of all-star cameos, including ones from longtime Johnson collaborators Noah Segan and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. But perhaps the most surprising cameo is a brief appearance from Johnson himself — specifically, from his hand. When Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) decides to use Jeremy Renner's hot sauce to make it look like Helen (Janelle Monáe) has been shot, we get a close up of his hand holding the bottle. Except it isn't Craig's hand, it's Johnson's!

"We did a little reshoot because I wanted a very specific reveal of 'Renning Hot,'" Johnson explained. "So apologies, Daniel, that's me."

SEE ALSO: All those 'Glass Onion' cameos, ranked

2. What were some of Glass Onion's deleted scenes?

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Curious about Glass Onion scenes that didn't make the final cut? Johnson's got you covered. Throughout the commentary, he mentions a variety of deleted scenes, such as Birdie (Kate Hudson) reading to children in a library in such an inappropriate manner that she gets even more canceled. There was also a sequence in which Birdie and Peg (Jessica Henwick) almost run into Benoit and Helen before arriving on the island, in which case their plot to catch Andi's killer would have been foiled.

Johnson revealed that he almost cut the brief scene in which Jeremy Renner's hot sauce, standing in for blood, almost drips into Helen's nose while she's playing dead. However, when he saw audience's reactions to the suspenseful moment in preview screenings, he admitted that he was glad he'd kept it in.

3. Helen originally had kids in Glass Onion.

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Initially, the section of Glass Onion we experience from Helen's point of view featured a subplot that centered on Helen's children. "There was kind of a runner [where] she would be investigating and having to juggle these calls from her kids," said Johnson. One of the calls would have dealt with an emergency in which Helen's daughter freaked out that her poop had turned blue because she'd eaten too many blueberry Pop Tarts.

"We had that in there because [we were] trying to add another element in there of the audience liking Helen," said Johnson. "We realized they were on Helen's side, we didn't need it, so we took it out for pacing purposes. And I think it worked better without it."

4. Johnson offers a deep dive into Glass Onion's whodunnit influences.

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Glass Onion pays tribute to whodunnits like the original Death on the Nile and The Last of Sheila — for example, Angela Lansbury, star of the former, and Stephen Sondheim, co-writer of the latter, both have cameos in the film. In his commentary, Johnson also points out how Death on the Nile's score served as a starting point for composer Nathan Johnson, and how Andi's role as a "fly in the ointment" of a vacation in the first half of the movie parallels Jacqueline De Bellefort's (Mia Farrow) part in Death on the Nile.

Even the hourly "dong" (voiced by Gordon-Levitt) has its roots in whodunnits — specifically, the "noonday gun" in Evil Under the Sun.

SEE ALSO: Did 'Glass Onion' leave a clue about 'Knives Out 3'?

5. Miles Bron has a murder tracksuit.

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When Miles Bron (Edward Norton) learns that Andi has evidence that could destroy, he's wearing a blue tracksuit. When he drives to her house to kill her, he's wearing a black tracksuit. Ergo, he changed into a special tracksuit for the occasion — a "murder tracksuit," as Johnson called it. Sure, this is a small detail, but it makes a hilarious amount of sense. Of course Miles would change into a stealthy black tracksuit to commit a crime.

6. "Eat the rich" is not the main point of Knives Out or Glass Onion.

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While both Benoit Blanc mysteries so far have dealt with satirizing extremely wealthy, out of touch suspects — the Thrombeys in Knives Out and the disruptors in Glass Onion — Johnson pushed back against the notion that these films are solely about taking down the rich.

"To me, it's not very interesting, the notion that rich people are jerks," he said during a scene that sees Miles's friends back him up even though they know he is a murderer. "To me, the interesting thing about this is what we see playing out here: the notion of the power structure — not globally, in terms of the rich up top, although that's certainly there, but I'm talking about within groups of people. In the first movie, it was a family, in this movie, a group of friends. The notion that there's this unhealthy power structure that's in place, and what people who may even have good intentions will do in order to protect that structure if they're benefiting from it, and what it takes to break that structure — that, to me, is actually so much more interesting than the notion of just something as simple as 'Eat the rich.'"

SEE ALSO: How eat-the-rich comedies changed during COVID

7. Every clue in Glass Onion is hidden in plain sight.

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Something Johnson stressed throughout the director's commentary is that Glass Onion "plays fair." Everything related to the mystery, we watch happen. We can see Miles holding Duke's (Dave Bautista) gun and switching his glass. Later, we can see him take Duke's phone. There are so many other tiny moments like this that you can only catch on rewatch, or with Johnson pointing them out. The director's commentary also allows Johnson to explain some of the smaller red herrings, and how the film distracts the audience enough to the point that they don't notice these crucial details.

8. Glass Onion is full of treats for musical theater fans.

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Not only does Glass Onion feature a cameo from the late musical mastermind Stephen Sondheim, it also contains several references to his musical Merrily We Roll Along, which Johnson described as being "about a group of friends [that] rots." Sound like any group of disruptive friends we might know of?

Johnson — a noted musical theater fan — listened to Merrily We Roll Along while writing Glass Onion. Some lyrics found their way into dialogue, like when Claire (Kathryn Hahn) brutally tells Helen life isn't fair. "Now you know!" she spits, a reference to Merrily We Roll Along's song of the same name. Plus, if you look behind Philip (Hugh Grant) when he opens the door to his and Benoit's apartment, you can catch the poster to Merrily We Roll Along in the background.

9. Glass Onion stars a SpaceX employee.

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Tech bro Miles Bron has been compared repeatedly to Elon Musk, a connection Johnson has called an accident. However, if you want another Musk-Bron connection, look no further than the film's opening montage. When we meet scientist Lionel (Leslie Odom Jr.), he is on a video call with other members of Miles's company Alpha — a company that could be likened to Musk ventures like Tesla or SpaceX. Johnson revealed that the Alpha employees on the call were played by his friends... including one who works for SpaceX. Looks like Miles isn't shaking the Elon comparisons any time soon.

10. The glass sculptures in Miles Bron's house are Beatles Easter eggs.

Credit: A man hides in a collection of glass sculptures on pedestals.

Between being named after a Beatles song to having Miles play "Blackbird" on guitar, Glass Onion is quite a Beatles-centric movie. That Beatles motif extends to Miles's art collection, and specifically the many glass sculptures he has on pedestals throughout his main room. Johnson points out how several of these pieces tie to the Beatles: We can see a walrus from Magical Mystery Tour and a cluster of strawberries for "Strawberry Fields Forever." Even the button controlling the Mona Lisa's security system — shaped like a jester on a small hill — is a reference to "The Fool on the Hill." The devil is truly in the details.

For more Glass Onion facts, listen to Johnson's commentary track wherever you get your podcasts.

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UNICEF Says Over 45,000 Syrians Received Cash Relief After Earthquake, Program to Expand

RIYADH (Sputnik) - More than 45,000 Syrians received cash relief from UNICEF following the recent devastating earthquakes, with the program set to expand to include thousands more, Adele Khodr, UNICEF regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, told Sputnik.

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Florida Shooting Spree Kills at Least 3, Including TV Reporter & 9-Year-Old Child

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A gunman in the state of Florida allegedly killed three people, including a television reporter and a 9-year-old girl, and injured two others during a shooting spree that took place throughout the day, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Dismiss 'South Park' Lawsuit Rumor

The Duchess of Sussex was reportedly “upset and overwhelmed” by the South Park episode, which did not name the couple but described two cartoon look-alikes as the “Prince of Canada and his wife” and portrayed them as attention-seeking, self-victimizing individuals pretending to desire privacy.

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Russian Technology Could Replace German at Hungary's Paks-2 NPP - Szijjarto

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Russian technologies could replace German ones at Hungary's Paks-2 Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) if the German government keeps blocking Siemens' participation in the construction project, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

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Presidents' Day has passed, but plenty of mattress sales are still live — here are the best ones this week

UPDATE: Feb. 22, 2023, 5:30 p.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect the latest mattress deals this week. Check out our top picks below:

• BEST BUDGET MATTRESS DEAL: The Bear Original mattress is breathable, comfortable, and more affordable than most other brands — $649 $998 (save $349)

• BEST HYBRID MATTRESS DEAL: The Layla Hybrid mattress is a flippable mattress that employs both firm and soft sides, making it a great option for all types of sleepers — $1,499 $1,699 (save $200)

• BEST BED-IN-A-BOX DEAL: The Purple Plus mattress comes with a cushion-y, premium foam layer for added comfort — $1,499 $1,899 (save $400)

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Splurging while online shopping isn't always advisable — unless you're shopping for a mattress. In that case, we recommend worrying less about the price tag and more about the quality of what you're buying. That doesn't mean you should scoff at a solid discount, though, and that's exactly what we're here for. Every week, we'll be rounding up all the best mattress sales from across the web. Time for some sweet deals and sweet dreams. (Note: All prices are for queen-sized mattresses.)

SEE ALSO: I tried Casper's Wave Hybrid mattress and I'm officially obsessed

Best budget mattress deal

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Our pick: Bear Original mattress (opens in a new tab)

$649 at Bear (save $349)

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Why we like it

The Bear Original mattress may be on the cheaper side, but fortunately, that doesn't seem to affect the quality. Featuring four separate layers, the Bear Original employs a breathable quilt cover, cooling gel, dynamic memory foam, and firmer support foam to create a mattress that'll keep you cozy throughout the night. For Presidents' Day, it's even cheaper than usual — just $649 for a queen size.

Best hybrid mattress deal

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Our pick: Layla Hybrid mattress (opens in a new tab)

$1,499 at Layla (save $200)

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Why we like it

The Layla Hybrid mattress is like having a firm and soft mattress all in one; just flip it depending on your needs. One side is firm for those who need a little extra support, and the other is soft for added comfort. It's a good choice for all types of sleepers.

Best bed-in-a-box-deal

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Our pick: Purple Plus mattress (opens in a new tab)

$1,499 at Purple (save $400)

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Why we like it

Purple is one of the most popular online mattress brands for good reason: Purple mattresses are known for being ultra-comfortable. The Purple Plus is no exception — it comes with a premium foam layer, a 2-inch GelFlex Grid that cradles your pressure points, and a foam core that cuts down on bounce.

More mattress deals by brand

Amerisleep 

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save $450 on any mattress with code AS450

Avocado

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save up to $880 sitewide with code SAVE10

Bear

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save 35% sitewide

Beautyrest

• Save $900 on select mattresses and adjustable sets

Birch

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save 25% sitewide

Brentwood Home

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Get 10% off sitewide with code SAVE10

Brooklyn Bedding

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save 25% sitewide for Presidents' Day

DreamCloud

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save 25% on everything for Presidents Day

• The DreamCloud Luxury Hybrid mattress — $899 $1,199 (save $300) + free cooling pillow, sheet set, and mattress protector

• The DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress — $1,199 $1,599 (save $400) + free cooling pillow, sheet set, and mattress protector

Eight Sleep

• Pod 3 mattress — $3,195 $3,395 (save $200)

Helix

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save 25% sitewide with code PDS25

Leesa

• Save up to $978 on mattresses

• Leesa Original mattress — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)

• Leesa Original Hybrid mattress — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200)

• Sapira Hybrid mattress — $1,699 $1,999 (save $300)

• Legend Hybrid mattress — $2,099 $2,599 (save $500)

• Studio mattress — $749 $799 (save $50)

Nectar 

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save 33% sitewide

Purple

• Save up to $900 on mattress sets

Saatva

• Extended Presidents' Day sale: Save up to $500 on mattresses

Serta

• Save up to $1,000 on mattresses and adjustable base sets

Sit n' Sleep

• Save up to 50% on mattresses

Sleep Number

• Save up to 50% on smart beds and more

Tempur-Pedic

• Save up to $500 on adjustable mattress sets

Tuft & Needle

• Save up to $650 on mattresses, bedding, furniture, and more

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Biden & Nuland Are Leading US Into Nuclear Armageddon, Former FBI Agent Says

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden and senior White House and State Department officials are leading the United States and the world into nuclear annihilation, former FBI Special Agent Coleen Rowley told Sputnik.

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UK's Prime Minister Considering 5% Public-Sector Pay Raise to End Strikes - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering a 5% pay raise for public-sector workers to put an end to a wave of strikes as the UK Treasury was provided with an unexpected 30 billion pounds ($36.36 billion) boost to public finances, The Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing a private memo.

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How WhatsApp Can Reassign Your Old Account You Didn’t Delete

Mobile phone companies’ habit of recycling inactive numbers to new users means someone could get access to your old WhatsApp account.

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Biden Blames Rail Operator for Ohio Train Derailment, Says Its 'Their Mess' to Clean Up

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ordered rail operator, Norfolk Southern, to clean up and dispose of hazardous materials in East Palestine, Ohio, US President Joe Biden said in a tweet.

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US on Road to 'Destructive War With Russia', Warns Former Pentagon Official

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry's diplomatic message to the US Ambassador in Moscow serves notice that unless the Biden administration changes course rapidly, it is leading the US into an unnecessary and destructive war with Russia, former senior Pentagon official and retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor told Sputnik.

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Norwegian Museum Drops Classic Painting of America's Discovery as 'Colonialist'

The decision to remove a classic 19th-century painting of Viking voyages as "romanticization of colonialism" was slammed as "ahistoric," "frightening" and tantamount to censorship.

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Death Toll From Monday's Earthquakes in Turkiye's Hatay Rises to 6, Reports Say

ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish TV previously reported that a total of four people had been found dead after the earthquakes, and the search operation for two others remaining under the rubble was ongoing.

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‘US, Not China, Pouring Weapons Into Ukraine’, Says Chinese Foreign Ministry

With the US accusing China of looking into selling weapons to the Russian military, China’s foreign ministry says that – having pumped tens of billions in heavy weapons to Ukrainian militants – Washington is “not qualified” to lecture Beijing about international arms trafficking.

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Biden Came to Kiev to Show Who's Boss, Says Acting DPR Head Pushilin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden's visit to Kiev was designed to show who is the boss, Denis Pushilin, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), told Sputnik.

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Zelensky Says US, Ukraine Working on Delivery of Arms Not Previously Supplied to Kiev

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, following the meeting with US President Joe Biden in Kiev, that Ukraine and the United States are working on the delivery of arms, including long-range weapons, that have yet to be supplied to Kiev.

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Germany Lost Over $106.7 Billion in 2022 Amid Russia’s Operation in Ukraine

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has lost 100 billion euros (over $106.7 billion) amid the Russian military operation in Ukraine and the related increase in electricity costs, Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), said.

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'The Last of Us' episode 6 features a heartbreaking musical callback

From Linda Ronstadt to Hank Williams, The Last of Us has reliably gifted us with memorable needle drops. Now, we can add another to that list thanks to episode 6, which delivers a particularly devastating musical moment — one that calls all the way back to the very first episode.

Episode 6, titled "Kin," ends on a horrifying cliffhanger. Joel (Pedro Pascal) gets stabbed in a fight, and although he and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) are able to escape from immediate danger on horseback, it's clear he's in bad shape. He collapses in the snow, leaving Ellie to plead with him to get up. As the camera pulls out, we hear a somber piano and a voice singing, "I'm taking a ride with my best friend / I hope he never lets me down again / He knows where he's taking me / Taking me where I want to be / I'm taking a ride with my best friend."

Sound familiar? That's because we've heard these lyrics before: when Joel, Ellie, and Tess (Anna Torv) leave the Boston QZ. They're from Depeche Mode's 1987 song "Never Let Me Down Again," which played over Joel's radio as a signal from Bill (Nick Offerman) and Frank (Murray Bartlett).

SEE ALSO: The tiny detail in 'The Last of Us' episode 3 that explains the show's first mystery

As Mashable's UK Editor Shannon Connellan wrote about the use of "Never Let Me Down Again" in episode 1, "Depeche Mode's lyrics could be considered ironically thematic too, in terms of Ellie and Joel's perilous journey and their strained, tumultuous relationship."

However, with the slower, sadder cover in episode 6, the lyrics of "Never Let Me Down Again" take on a new meaning. After months alone on the road together, Joel and Ellie have forged an unbreakable bond. Even in this episode, we see that neither wants to leave the other behind. The episode title "Kin" certainly points to the reunion between Joel and his brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna), but it also highlights Joel and Ellie's kinship as well. Their link goes deeper than "best friends" — at this point, they're family.

The subdued cover of "Never Let Me Down Again" highlights the tragedy of Joel and Ellie's situation: Joel could very well die from this injury, and Ellie doesn't know if she can complete her journey to the Fireflies without him. Similarly to the Depeche Mode lyrics, Joel knows where he's taking Ellie — but she's a lot less well-versed in the ways of survival without him.

Re-using "Never Let Me Down Again" in this moment also positions the end of "Kin" as the close to a chapter of Joel and Ellie's journey that started with their departure in episode 1. That's because Joel's collapse ushers in a major role reversal. For so long, he has taken care of Ellie. Now that he is gravely wounded, it becomes her job to take care of him. Knowing Ellie and how fiercely she cares for Joel, she's going to do everything in her power not to let him down — but you can bet The Last of Us will emotionally destroy us along the way.

The Last of Us is now streaming on HBO Max. New episodes air every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.

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Chad Waiting for Russia’s Proposals on Fight Against Terrorism

ADDIS ABABA (Sputnik) - Chad needs Russia's assistance in the fight against terrorism and is waiting for specific proposals from Moscow, Chadian Foreign Minister Mahamat Saleh Annadif told Sputnik.

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Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for February 20

It's Monday, which means a fresh work week, a fresh Wordle puzzle, and fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out.

If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 20's Wordle solution 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 February 19.

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:

You probably do a lot of this in summer, but aren't necessarily happy about it.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

Nope, there aren't any double letters this time!

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S, as in "Silent Cry" by Stray Kids.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

What's the answer to Wordle today?

This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today's answer!

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Wordle #611 is...

SWEAT.

Don't be sad 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.

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