Wordle #1,426: EAGER
May 15, 2025 — TurnWord Word Bot solved EAGER 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 EAGER in Four Guesses
PLATE showed that A and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 621 words that could still be the answer. AMBER cut that to 52, WORKS (a Probe) to 22, and Word Bot selected EAGER for guess four.
PLATE → 621 → AMBER → 52 → WORKS (Probe) → 22 → EAGER
How Different Starting Words Solved EAGER
| Starting word | Guesses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
| STALE | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
| SLATE | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
| CLASP | 4 | |
| STARE | 5 |
The five openers solved EAGER in 4–5 guesses, with PLATE, STALE, SLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Probe marks a guess Word Bot knew could not be the answer, played to test several look-alike candidates in one turn instead of trying them one by one.
Wordle #1,426 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,426 for May 15, 2025 was EAGER.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with E.
- Last letter It ends with R.
- Definition Having or showing keen interest or intense desire for something
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