The latest Wordle, #1030, is already here, and time seems to be flying as we move through the 1000s in the popular word game. The hints for this round suggest that the phrase involves advertising at great heights and has more consonants than vowels. The answer for Wordle #1030 was “blimp.” The player strategically chose “bread” as an opening word, which left them with just 50 words and one green box. By guessing “boink” and then switching to “blimp,” they were able to solve the Wordle in three guesses, beating the Bot and earning 2 points in the competitive Wordle scoring system.
Competitive Wordle scoring assigns points based on the number of guesses it takes to solve the Wordle. Guessing in one try is worth 3 points, while guessing in four or more results in no points or negative points. Beating the opponent earns 1 point, while losing to the opponent results in a negative point. The etymology of the word “blimp” is uncertain, with theories suggesting it originated during World War I due to a sound produced by a hydrogen-filled airship. Another theory proposes that “blimp” may have evolved from military shorthand to distinguish between different types of airships.
Despite the unclear origins of the word “blimp,” it is commonly associated with non-rigid airships and has a whimsical connotation. The true etymological path remains unclear, with various theories but no definitive proof. Be sure to check out the daily Wordle and Strands guides on the author’s blog, along with other content such as TV show reviews, streaming guides, movie reviews, and video game coverage. Thank you for visiting and enjoy playing Wordle!
