Wordle #1,280: FLASH
December 20, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved FLASH in 2 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why CLASP Solved FLASH So Quickly
CLASP placed L, A and S correctly, leaving 8 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected FLASH for guess two.
CLASP → 8 → FLASH
How Different Starting Words Solved FLASH
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 2 |
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
The five openers solved FLASH in 2–3 guesses, with CLASP the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,280 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,280 for December 20, 2024 was FLASH.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A.
- First letter It starts with F.
- Last letter It ends with H.
- Definition A sudden intense burst of light or radiant energy
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