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Guess the daily Wordle in one try using the tweet distribution (kaggle.com)

564 points by benhamner · 1694 days ago · 113 comments on HN

Article summary

The article discusses a method to guess the daily Wordle in one try using tweet distribution. The approach involves analyzing tweets about Wordle to identify patterns and make an educated guess. The method uses a large number of tweets, around 2-3k per day, to make a prediction. The article's content is not directly available, but the discussion reveals details about the approach and its implementation.

Main themes

  • Wordle guessing strategies
  • Tweet distribution analysis
  • Game cheating and fairness
  • Optimization techniques
  • Colorblind mode consideration
  • Evaluation function accuracy

What commenters say

  • Some commenters find the idea of guessing Wordle in one try using tweet distribution to be brilliant and fun.
  • Others point out that the approach can be improved by using more sophisticated methods to eliminate fake or invalid tweets.
  • There is a discussion about the optimal starting words for playing Wordle, with some commenters sharing their favorite words and strategies.
  • A few commenters note that the approach can be cheated by reading the code, but this takes away the fun and challenge of the game.
  • The evaluation function used in the approach has been criticized for being incorrect, with some commenters providing examples of how it can produce wrong results.
  • Others suggest that the approach can be improved by using more advanced techniques, such as using Twitter's streaming API to capture more tweets.
  • Some commenters appreciate the attention to detail in the approach, such as accounting for colorblind mode.
  • There is a debate about the effectiveness of the approach, with some commenters questioning whether it can consistently guess the Wordle in one try.