Wordle #1,264: CRYPT
December 4, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CRYPT in 3 guesses starting with SLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How SLATE Solved CRYPT in Three Guesses
SLATE showed that T was in the word but in a different position, leaving 300 words that could still be the answer. COUNT cut that to 2, and Word Bot selected CRYPT for guess three.
SLATE → 300 → COUNT → 2 → CRYPT
How Different Starting Words Solved CRYPT
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
The five openers solved CRYPT in 3–4 guesses, with SLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,264 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,264 for December 4, 2024 was CRYPT.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels None of A, E, I, O or U.
- First letter It starts with C.
- Last letter It ends with T.
- Definition An underground vault or burial chamber, especially beneath a church
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