Wordle #1,292: NERVE
January 1, 2025 — TurnWord Word Bot solved NERVE in 3 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
How CLASP Solved NERVE in Three Guesses
CLASP found none of NERVE's letters, ruling out C, L, A, S and P, leaving 2,267 words that could still be the answer. TONER cut that to 28, and the Word Bot selected NERVE for guess three.
CLASP → 2,267 → TONER → 28 → NERVE
How Different Starting Words Solved NERVE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 5 |
The five openers solved NERVE in 3–5 guesses, with CLASP the only one to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,292 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,292 for January 1, 2025 was NERVE.
- First letter
- N
- Last letter
- E
- Standard vowels
- E
- Repeated letters
- E
- Meaning
- A bundle of fibers that transmits signals between the brain and body
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