Wordle #1,284: EAGLE
December 24, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved EAGLE 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 EAGLE in Three Guesses
PLATE placed E correctly and showed that L and A were in the word but in different positions, leaving 64 words that could still be the answer. ANGLE cut that to 1, and Word Bot selected EAGLE for guess three.
PLATE → 64 → ANGLE → 1 → EAGLE
How Different Starting Words Solved EAGLE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 6 |
The five openers solved EAGLE in 3–6 guesses, with PLATE, STARE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,284 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,284 for December 24, 2024 was EAGLE.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with E.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition A large bird of prey with broad wings and strong soaring flight
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