Wordle #1,126: REFER
July 19, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved REFER in 4 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How PLATE Solved REFER in Four Guesses
PLATE showed that E was in the word but in a different position, leaving 1,584 words that could still be the answer. DINER cut that to 96, ROWER to 2, and Word Bot selected REFER for guess four.
PLATE → 1,584 → DINER → 96 → ROWER → 2 → REFER
How Different Starting Words Solved REFER
| Starting word | Guesses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 | |
| STALE | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
| SLATE | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
| CLASP | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
| STARE | 5 | Probe on guess 4 |
The five openers solved REFER in 4–5 guesses, with PLATE, STALE, SLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Probe marks a guess Word Bot knew could not be the answer, played to test several look-alike candidates in one turn instead of trying them one by one.
Wordle #1,126 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,126 for July 19, 2024 was REFER.
- Repeated letters Yes: R and E appear more than once.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with R.
- Last letter It ends with R.
- Definition To mention or direct attention to something or someone
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