Wordle #1,059: CUMIN
May 13, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CUMIN in 3 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How PLATE Solved CUMIN in Three Guesses
PLATE found none of CUMIN's letters, ruling out P, L, A, T and E, leaving 1,811 words that could still be the answer. CIONS cut that to 2, and Word Bot selected CUMIN for guess three.
PLATE → 1,811 → CIONS → 2 → CUMIN
How Different Starting Words Solved CUMIN
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved CUMIN in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE the only one to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,059 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,059 for May 13, 2024 was CUMIN.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels I and U.
- First letter It starts with C.
- Last letter It ends with N.
- Definition A spice made from aromatic seeds used in cooking
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