Wordle #1,288: DECRY
December 28, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved DECRY 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 DECRY in Three 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 14, and Word Bot selected DECRY for guess three.
PLATE → 1,584 → DINER → 14 → DECRY
How Different Starting Words Solved DECRY
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved DECRY in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE the only one to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,288 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,288 for December 28, 2024 was DECRY.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with D.
- Last letter It ends with Y.
- Definition To express strong disapproval of something
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