Wordle #1,229: EASEL
October 30, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved EASEL in 2 guesses starting with STALE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why STALE Solved EASEL So Quickly
STALE showed that S, A, L and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 42 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected EASEL for guess two.
STALE → 42 → EASEL
How Different Starting Words Solved EASEL
| Starting word | Guesses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| STALE | 2 | |
| SLATE | 2 | |
| STARE | 4 | |
| CLASP | 4 | |
| PLATE | 5 | Probe on guess 4 |
The five openers solved EASEL in 2–5 guesses, with STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in two. 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 #1,229 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,229 for October 30, 2024 was EASEL.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with E.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition An upright stand for displaying an artist's canvas
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