Wordle #1,388: HAZEL
April 7, 2025 — TurnWord Word Bot solved HAZEL in 4 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How PLATE Solved HAZEL in Four Guesses
PLATE showed that L, A and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 155 words that could still be the answer. REGAL cut that to 15, HAMEL to 2, and Word Bot selected HAZEL for guess four.
PLATE → 155 → REGAL → 15 → HAMEL → 2 → HAZEL
How Different Starting Words Solved HAZEL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
| STARE | 5 |
| STALE | 5 |
| SLATE | 5 |
The five openers solved HAZEL in 4–5 guesses, with PLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,388 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,388 for April 7, 2025 was HAZEL.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with H.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition A light yellowish-brown or greenish-brown color
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