I do the same but start with MPuzzle #495
15 guesses
7m 34s
alphaguess.com
I think I'm getting better at it now I have a strategy, which is probably the same as everyone else's?
Start with a word beginning with "h" or "i", and then go half-way between the guess and the start / end of the alphabet depending whether the answer is before or after, then keep going in the middle of your guesses each time?
Pretty much but usually L for me. There’s an argument for going lower because of the lower frequency of words at the end of the alphabet but I try to keep it simple.Puzzle #495
15 guesses
7m 34s
alphaguess.com
I think I'm getting better at it now I have a strategy, which is probably the same as everyone else's?
Start with a word beginning with "h" or "i", and then go half-way between the guess and the start / end of the alphabet depending whether the answer is before or after, then keep going in the middle of your guesses each time?
There's always an element of luck involved if you score under 10. I think the mean guess stats are starting to come out between 13 and 17. The word is always a relatively common one and I think there is a simple logical process which most folk are now following. It's a good start to the day to wake up the brain though. It's a bit like learning the Rubik Cube in a way. Once you've got the process you've got it. But it's still satisfying once you've done it.or luck?
Puzzle #495
8 guesses
1m 4s
alphaguess.com
I meant L or M!!!Pretty much but usually L for me. There’s an argument for going lower because of the lower frequency of words at the end of the alphabet but I try to keep it simple.
Yes, I was jesting.There's always an element of luck involved if you score under 10. I think the mean guess stats are starting to come out between 13 and 17. The word is always a relatively common one and I think there is a simple logical process which most folk are now following. It's a good start to the day to wake up the brain though. It's a bit like learning the Rubik Cube in a way. Once you've got the process you've got it. But it's still satisfying once you've done it.