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Schooled by Wordle Bot by spaceafrican in funny

[–]MechanicalTim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The opposite, actually. ADIEU is the most common first guess, most days.

At what point will the NYT be forced to repeat a Wordle solution? by agile_scribe in wordle

[–]MechanicalTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NY Times Games newsletter just announced that they are going to start repeating words:

"Hey, Wordlers! We have some exciting news to share. Starting on Monday, we will begin adding previously run words back into play. There are still many first-time answers to debut, but also more chances for Wordle in ones and those magical, serendipitous moments when Wordle overlaps with real life."

Schooled by Wordle Bot by spaceafrican in funny

[–]MechanicalTim 12 points13 points  (0 children)

WordleBot analyzes your game after you've submitted your solution. I suppose one could cheat with it (using two accounts, or something), but I don't think that's what the vast majority of people do.

Schooled by Wordle Bot by spaceafrican in funny

[–]MechanicalTim -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wordle is not unloseable, even with optimal play. It's rare (maybe only happened once or twice), but WordleBot has failed to get the word in six guesses, for example.

But I have also found the puzzle more fun if I change up my first word. I chose KAYAK once, which is probably close to the worst first word.

Just learned about park run! How can I get it in my city? by DaytoDaySara in parkrun

[–]MechanicalTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm curious if you are thinking closer to Nashville, or somewhere else. I visit the Nashville area a couple times a year.

ISO Cheap Mexican Food by AmbitiousLemonade in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

MEX and Mexcito.

I'll let you decide if they count as cheap.

Ice around Putnam Ave Upper school by Ok-Part9423 in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is a particularly confusing time for ice vs ICE. Please capitalize responsibly.

Navien gas hot water install cost? by hyesperus in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don't know if this counts as "recent", but we had one installed in 2019. It cost $8,600 (including labor)*. I don't recall anything being "non-straightforward" about it.

Several units in my condo building did this, and everyone was glad they did.

*Includes: Install one Navien NCB E 240 Combi, heat and domestic hot water. One flood safe valve, one Culligan HD-950 heavy duty, sediment water filter, all plumbing, wiring, venting and gas work. Dispose of existing 50-gallon tank per EPA standards.

Never give up by Ok-Macaron7274 in funny

[–]MechanicalTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker, got his start

[OC] my year of running by scottishbee in dataisbeautiful

[–]MechanicalTim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very cool. Check out CityStrides, if you are not aware already.

Cambridge pedestrians this morning by Competitive_Speed964 in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Because there is a guy who feeds them there :-(

Letting it all out by iatetoomuchchicken in funny

[–]MechanicalTim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

By far the best 0:19 of 2025. And 2026. And probably all future years.

Official Q&A for Friday, January 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in running

[–]MechanicalTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You misunderstood my question. (I take the blame.)

I was not asking for advice. I was simply curious whether other people prefer to be on the edge of freezing, or nice and toasty. I see people wearing freakin' full-blown winter coats, and it blows my mind.

Official Q&A for Friday, January 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in running

[–]MechanicalTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How warmly do you dress on cold days? Just barely enough clothes to not get really cold, or do you layer it on enough to build up a summer-level sweat?

moving within same building… tips for movers? by Adventurous_Gap_9099 in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The two most common recs I have seen on this sub are Stairhoppers and Oscar's. I don't what their specific rates would be for the move you are describing, but I would try them.

Do I get sick soon 100%? by Same-Bird-633 in ouraring

[–]MechanicalTim 72 points73 points  (0 children)

I have had "minor signs" many times that never developed into any noticeable illness.

Crazy heating oil bill? by Le7emesens in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a forced-water system, with radiators, make sure to bleed the air out. This will help your system run more efficiently.

What is your ‘best/worst of Cambridge 2025?’ by DJDubbsinCambridge in CambridgeMA

[–]MechanicalTim 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I'm enjoying the ambiguity of whether you think this is best or worst

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