Wordle #1,292: NERVE
January 1, 2025 — TurnWord Word Bot solved NERVE in 3 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How CLASP Solved NERVE in Three Guesses
CLASP found none of NERVE's letters, ruling out C, L, A, S and P, leaving 2,259 words that could still be the answer. TONER cut that to 28, and Word Bot selected NERVE for guess three.
CLASP → 2,259 → TONER → 28 → NERVE
How Different Starting Words Solved NERVE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved NERVE in 3–4 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.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with N.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition A bundle of fibers that transmits signals between the brain and body
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