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Guessing which TV show a line of dialogue is from, even if you’ve actually starred in that show yourself, is not as easy as it sounds.
Here to prove this are The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who take it in turns attempting to guess whether a line is from their HBO show or something else. They do pretty well, but Veep stumps Pascal while Ramsey gets caught out by one of Nick Offerman’s lines from episode 3 (apparently it wasn’t in the script, in her defence).
Extra points surely have to go to Ramsey for her creative clues in the final round, though.

Guessing which TV show a line of dialogue is from, even if you’ve actually starred in that show yourself, is not as easy as it sounds.

Here to prove this are The Last of Us stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, who take it in turns attempting to guess whether a line is from their HBO show or something else. They do pretty well, but Veep stumps Pascal while Ramsey gets caught out by one of Nick Offerman’s lines from episode 3 (apparently it wasn’t in the script, in her defence).

Extra points surely have to go to Ramsey for her creative clues in the final round, though.

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The Last of Us is incredible. It truly is a show worth every ounce of praise. From its stakes to its characters to its keen attention to detail, The Last of Us is building a world that’s both magnetic and repelling (lest I remind you of that Clicker kid). But with all its detailed world-building, the show has yet to explain a minute detail that’s been plaguing me for the past few weeks: How the hell are people still eating bread? 
In episode 2 we learn that the cause of the cordyceps outbreak was a contaminated supply of flour and grain produced out of Jakarta, which provides the world’s largest flour supply. We also deduced that the reason Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Sarah (Nico Parker) never got infected that day was because they avoided eating biscuits, pancake mix, and birthday cake (which thankfully Joel forgot to buy). But then in episode 2, right after a bone-chilling sequence of events in Jakarta, we see Ellie (Bella Ramsey) eat a sandwich. And not just any sandwich. A chicken sandwich with sliced toast that looks straight out of a Sara Lee bag from Target. 

Spot the bread round one (easy).
Credit: Screenshot HBO

The show-stopping bread consumption doesn’t end there. We also see Bill (Nick Offerman), Frank (Murray Bartlett), Tess (Anna Torv), and Joel eat some bread rolls in a flashback to the foursome’s first hangout. Bill and Frank are also regularly seen feasting on bread. Now, is it interesting to see The Last of Us transform bread into a jump-scare worthy prop? Yes, it is. But is it also a giant question mark that we need to answer? Well, it probably isn’t, but it’s an itch I need to scratch. 
We can assume that our cottage-core kings, Bill and Frank, are making their own bread. They’re out here — mid-apocalypse — growing strawberries, eating roast, and having wine, so we can assume that the couple is savvy enough to make their own sourdough at home. But what about Ellie’s sandwich? She mentions that Marlene (Merle Dandridge) got the chicken from smugglers, so in that vein, Marlene also probably got the toast from an outside source as well. 

Spot the bread round two (intermediate).
Credit: Liane Hentscher / HBO

The Fireflies have multiple bases, and we know they’re even living in lab centers. There’s a whole bunch of doctors trying to make a cure, so maybe there’s a whole bunch of former botanists occupying an abandoned center to grow produce, and yes, even make bread. While it may seem far-fetched to imagine a group of people entirely dedicated to making bread (or other foods), what else would you try to do to survive in an apocalypse? Canned food is limited, and with no end in sight, it makes sense that the Fireflies would dedicate their resources to grow things and do some baking. 
I’d also assume that these lab centers probably developed a process to make sure their supply isn’t contaminated, or might be using oats or something instead of flour. And if the Fireflies aren’t actually the ones making bread, it could be a self-sustained community like Tommy’s (Gabriel Luna) producing and outsourcing it to smugglers for a hefty price. 
But all of these ideas are just a bunch of what if’s, and an overarching theme tying them all together is this: It’s really hard to imagine making bread in an apocalypse that started because of bread. So why bother? Why even try to make this thing? Does no one have any trauma? One round of food poisoning can put you off a meal forever, so how is everyone fine with eating carbs again? 

Spot the bread round three (hard).
Credit: Screenshot HBO

My bread dilemma seemingly adds another layer to The Last of Us’ world-building, introducing a reversal to the food group hierarchy. In our world, carbs are the most abundant and common food group. But in The Last of Us world, carbs are more like caviar. It’s interesting to see everyone go through so much to still make and eat carbs. It also goes to show one of the many ways humanity has adapted to the apocalypse — endure, survive, and try to eat carbs by any means necessary.  
Yes, Ellie having that mouth-watering sandwich is a loose plot hole, but I’m going to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and assume they’ve figured out how to grow uncontaminated grains 20 years into the apocalypse. That still doesn’t explain how they’ve all managed to collectively heal from the trauma of outbreak day, aka bread’s villain origin story, but I digress. In their defense, I think living in a carb-less world would have gotten me before the zombies. 
The Last of Us is now streaming on HBO Max. 

The Last of Us is incredible. It truly is a show worth every ounce of praise. From its stakes to its characters to its keen attention to detail, The Last of Us is building a world that’s both magnetic and repelling (lest I remind you of that Clicker kid). But with all its detailed world-building, the show has yet to explain a minute detail that’s been plaguing me for the past few weeks: How the hell are people still eating bread? 

In episode 2 we learn that the cause of the cordyceps outbreak was a contaminated supply of flour and grain produced out of Jakarta, which provides the world’s largest flour supply. We also deduced that the reason Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Sarah (Nico Parker) never got infected that day was because they avoided eating biscuits, pancake mix, and birthday cake (which thankfully Joel forgot to buy). But then in episode 2, right after a bone-chilling sequence of events in Jakarta, we see Ellie (Bella Ramsey) eat a sandwich. And not just any sandwich. A chicken sandwich with sliced toast that looks straight out of a Sara Lee bag from Target. 

The show-stopping bread consumption doesn’t end there. We also see Bill (Nick Offerman), Frank (Murray Bartlett), Tess (Anna Torv), and Joel eat some bread rolls in a flashback to the foursome’s first hangout. Bill and Frank are also regularly seen feasting on bread. Now, is it interesting to see The Last of Us transform bread into a jump-scare worthy prop? Yes, it is. But is it also a giant question mark that we need to answer? Well, it probably isn’t, but it’s an itch I need to scratch. 

We can assume that our cottage-core kings, Bill and Frank, are making their own bread. They’re out here — mid-apocalypse — growing strawberries, eating roast, and having wine, so we can assume that the couple is savvy enough to make their own sourdough at home. But what about Ellie’s sandwich? She mentions that Marlene (Merle Dandridge) got the chicken from smugglers, so in that vein, Marlene also probably got the toast from an outside source as well. 

The Fireflies have multiple bases, and we know they’re even living in lab centers. There’s a whole bunch of doctors trying to make a cure, so maybe there’s a whole bunch of former botanists occupying an abandoned center to grow produce, and yes, even make bread. While it may seem far-fetched to imagine a group of people entirely dedicated to making bread (or other foods), what else would you try to do to survive in an apocalypse? Canned food is limited, and with no end in sight, it makes sense that the Fireflies would dedicate their resources to grow things and do some baking. 

I’d also assume that these lab centers probably developed a process to make sure their supply isn’t contaminated, or might be using oats or something instead of flour. And if the Fireflies aren’t actually the ones making bread, it could be a self-sustained community like Tommy’s (Gabriel Luna) producing and outsourcing it to smugglers for a hefty price. 

But all of these ideas are just a bunch of what if’s, and an overarching theme tying them all together is this: It’s really hard to imagine making bread in an apocalypse that started because of bread. So why bother? Why even try to make this thing? Does no one have any trauma? One round of food poisoning can put you off a meal forever, so how is everyone fine with eating carbs again? 

My bread dilemma seemingly adds another layer to The Last of Us‘ world-building, introducing a reversal to the food group hierarchy. In our world, carbs are the most abundant and common food group. But in The Last of Us world, carbs are more like caviar. It’s interesting to see everyone go through so much to still make and eat carbs. It also goes to show one of the many ways humanity has adapted to the apocalypse — endure, survive, and try to eat carbs by any means necessary.  

Yes, Ellie having that mouth-watering sandwich is a loose plot hole, but I’m going to give everyone the benefit of the doubt and assume they’ve figured out how to grow uncontaminated grains 20 years into the apocalypse. That still doesn’t explain how they’ve all managed to collectively heal from the trauma of outbreak day, aka bread’s villain origin story, but I digress. In their defense, I think living in a carb-less world would have gotten me before the zombies. 

The Last of Us is now streaming on HBO Max. 

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It’s is Wednesday, my dudes, and that means a new Wordle! We’ve got a stack of fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out.
If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 22’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans have even sprung up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for February 21.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings joy to your heart. But if what brings you joy is strategy, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle’s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?
Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it will rebel against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.
The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Even more delicious than yesterday.
Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
Yup! But they’re not consecutive.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter R.

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Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.

What’s the answer to Wordle today?
This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today’s answer!
Drumroll, please!
The solution to Wordle #613 is…
RIPER.
Don’t be sad if you didn’t get it this time. The beauty of Wordle is that there’s always a new one to try the next day, and we’ll be here again with more helpful clues and hints.

It’s is Wednesday, my dudes, and that means a new Wordle! We’ve got a stack of fresh hints and tips to help you figure it out.

If you prefer to just be told the solution, you can jump to the end of this article for February 22’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather work through it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans have even sprung up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the Wordle answer for February 21.

What’s the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that brings joy to your heart. But if what brings you joy is strategy, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles used to be available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.

Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?

Though usually Wordle will only accept one correct solution per day, occasionally it will rebel against the norm and deem two different answers acceptable. This is due to changes the New York Times made to Wordle after it acquired the puzzle game.

The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it’s a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle.

Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:

Even more delicious than yesterday.

Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?

Yup! But they’re not consecutive.

Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…

Today’s Wordle starts with the letter R.

What’s the answer to Wordle today?

This is your last chance to get your guesses in before we reveal today’s answer!

Drumroll, please!

The solution to Wordle #613 is…

RIPER.

Don’t be sad if you didn’t get it this time. The beauty of Wordle is that there’s always a new one to try the next day, and we’ll be here again with more helpful clues and hints.

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If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you’ve come to the right place for hints. There aren’t just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you’ll get what you need.
What is Quordle?
Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it’s not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.
Is Quordle harder than Wordle?
Yes, though not diabolically so.
Where did Quordle come from?
Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer’s creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. 
How is Quordle pronounced?
“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like “curdle.”
Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?
Yes and no.
Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you.
After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle.
What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?
Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can’t afford to waste guesses unless you’re eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. 
Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn’t the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it’s a normal part of the player’s strategic toolset.
Is there a way to get the answer faster?
In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses:
Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We’ve had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.”
Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses.
If strategy isn’t helping, and you’re still stumped, here are some hints:
Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?
Three words have twice-occurring letters.
Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?
Z.
What do today’s Quordle words start with?
A, T, M, and B.
What are the answers for today’s Quordle?
Are you sure you want to know?
There’s still time to turn back.
OK, you asked for it. The answers are:

AMAZE
TOKEN
MANGA
BOOZY

If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you’ve come to the right place for hints. There aren’t just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you’ll get what you need.

What is Quordle?

Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it’s not nearly as intimidating as it sounds.

Is Quordle harder than Wordle?

Yes, though not diabolically so.

Where did Quordle come from?

Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer’s creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. 

How is Quordle pronounced?

“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like “curdle.”

Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?

Yes and no.

Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you.

After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle.

What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?

Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can’t afford to waste guesses unless you’re eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. 

Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn’t the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it’s a normal part of the player’s strategic toolset.

Is there a way to get the answer faster?

In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses:

Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We’ve had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.”

Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses.

If strategy isn’t helping, and you’re still stumped, here are some hints:

Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?

Three words have twice-occurring letters.

Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?

Z.

What do today’s Quordle words start with?

A, T, M, and B.

What are the answers for today’s Quordle?

Are you sure you want to know?

There’s still time to turn back.

OK, you asked for it. The answers are:

AMAZE

TOKEN

MANGA

BOOZY

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