Wordle #1,009: TOWEL
March 24, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved TOWEL in 2 guesses starting with SLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why SLATE Solved TOWEL So Quickly
SLATE showed that L, T and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 57 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected TOWEL for guess two.
SLATE → 57 → TOWEL
How Different Starting Words Solved TOWEL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| SLATE | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved TOWEL in 2–4 guesses, with SLATE the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,009 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,009 for March 24, 2024 was TOWEL.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels E and O.
- First letter It starts with T.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition A piece of absorbent cloth used for drying or wiping
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