Memory question - re Wordle ...

[Trish]

If you complete the daily NYT Wordle, do you still remember the answer later in the day?

I ask because this question came up in a chat with friends and, at least in our group, quite a few would not be able to remember the answer later in the day. Two of the group said they often return to the site later to solve it again as it annoyed them that they could not remember the answer from their earlier attempt.

Mostly, I can remember the answer but, occasionally, it escapes me too. I am guessing that it's because the answer is abstract and has no connections to anything else so, it's easy to forget. Maybe it's similar to when you are distracted and put something down and later cannot recall where it was so, you spend ages looking for your glasses or your keys. Actually, I was once in a hurry to get out and, just as I was leaving I dashed back to see if I had picked up my glasses - yes I had, I was wearing them

I do the NYT Wordle in the morning and, it's ten minutes past three in the afternoon now and, yes I can remember the word

 

[That Lady in PA]

I do numerous word games daily. Usually no one word stands out to be memorable.

 

[Jules]

Once I do it, I forget about it immediately, unless I didn’t get it. Then it’s stuck in my grumpy mind for the day.

 

[dilettante]

Is that where the crap comes from that I keep seeing on FB? How annoying. I always click "hide this crap" as long as it will allow and consider unfriending the self-important spammer.

 

[StarSong]

I don't bother to remember it. If it were important to me, I would make an effort to do so, but it isn't so I don't.

 

[dilettante]

I'd been assuming it was another mindless phone game.

 

[MarkD]

I've stopped doing Wordle but still do some Quordle games daily. If I do one in the middle of the night it will be Extreme because it only gives you 8 guesses so it forces you to play conservatively and being plodding is conducive to falling back to sleep. Normally I do Classic when I first get up and then Sequence.

I can forget whether I've played a game but with four words in each game I don't even try to remember them.

 

[Trish]

Is that where the crap comes from that I keep seeing on FB? How annoying. I always click "hide this crap" as long as it will allow and consider unfriending the self-important spammer.

I have no idea, I have never been on FB

 

[Trish]

I'd been assuming it was another mindless phone game.

Oh I see No. I doubt that it would pop up on your phone.

 

[Lewkat]

I just finished today's NYT wordle puzzle, so I can easily remember the answer. But, ordinarily, I forget it after an hour or so of finishing it on a daily basis.

 

[Trish]

I've stopped doing Wordle but still do some Quordle games daily. If I do one in the middle of the night it will be Extreme because it only gives you 8 guesses so it forces you to play conservatively and being plodding is conducive to falling back to sleep. Normally I do Classic when I first get up and then Sequence.

I can forget whether I've played a game but with four words in each game I don't even try to remember them.

I have never heard of Quordle. I only discovered Wordle because a few of my friends play it. Games and puzzles have never interested me but, I like Wordle, probably because it is just one game a day so doesn't take up much time.

I have a friend who does lots of crossword puzzles as she says it helps with her memory.

 

[jujube]

I have a friend who does lots of crossword puzzles as she says it helps with her memory.

I do a lot of crosswords....yes, I do think it helps with memory and "thinking outside the box".

I used to do cryptograms, too. I think I'll take that up again.

Anything to keep the wheels moving in the cranium. I don't want to run out of oil and seize up.

 

[Trish]

I do a lot of crosswords....yes, I do think it helps with memory and "thinking outside the box".

I used to do cryptograms, too. I think I'll take that up again.

Anything to keep the wheels moving in the cranium. I don't want to run out of oil and seize up.

I had never heard of cryptograms, they sound quite difficult.

 

[January]

I like Wordle and I do that and a 6 letter one every morning..

 

[MarkD]

I like Wordle and I do that and a 6 letter one every morning..

I'll have to look for that one.

 

[MaidMarian]

Sometimes I remember the word, sometimes not. I think that when I have a hard time getting the correct answer I tend to remember it more.

 

[Pappy]

I’ve played Words with friends 2 for many years and once I’ve played a word, I forget about it and move on. Sometimes I do look up a weird word that I’ve never heard before.

 

[MarkD]

Who is a lucky boy?

I guessed this 6-letter word in 2/6 tries.




Can you guess this word?
Wordle Game - Play Unlimited

 

[JustDave]

I seldom remember a wordle solve. It's usually gone in less than 15 minutes. I play every day.

 

[911]

I only do the crossword puzzles on “boatword of puzzles.” I am up to puzzle number 19,461. I believe it goes to 20,000. If it does and I reach that number, I plan on starting over.

 

[Pappy]

Sorry. I see this is about wordie which I have never played.

 

[Trish]

Who is a lucky boy?

I guessed this 6-letter word in 2/6 tries.




Can you guess this word?
Wordle Game - Play Unlimited

Excellent!

The New York Times daily Wordle can be found on:

Wordle - A daily word game

 

[Trish]

Sorry. I see this is about wordie which I have never played.

No worries @Pappy It doesn't really matter if it's Wordle or not, just as relevant that you play Words and also don't always remember the words afterwards

 

[MarkD]

Excellent!

The New York Times daily Wordle can be found on:

Wordle - A daily word game

I just spotted it. Will give it a try but my goodness what a lot of junk came up with adverts and requests that I accept all cookies. I'll see if it is any better on my lap top.

 

[Trish]

I get the cookies thing and request but haven't had any adverts.