title: Get file word count using bash script WITHOUT wc command?
body: <p>Is there an efficient way to use a <code>bash</code> script that will count the number of words in a specified file without utilizing the <code>wc</code> command?</p>
  
  <p>Preferably, is it possible to do this with a simple loop?</p>
  
  <p>I am having trouble coming up with a way to do this and everywhere I've already checked on Google uses the <code>wc</code> command.</p>
  
  <p>Thanks!</p>