Wordle #1,525: RATTY
August 22, 2025 — TurnWord Word Bot solved RATTY in 2 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why PLATE Solved RATTY So Quickly
PLATE placed T correctly and showed that A was in the word but in a different position, leaving 177 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected RATTY for guess two.
PLATE → 177 → RATTY
How Different Starting Words Solved RATTY
| Starting word | Guesses | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 | |
| STARE | 3 | |
| SLATE | 3 | |
| CLASP | 3 | |
| STALE | 4 | Probe on guess 3 |
The five openers solved RATTY in 2–4 guesses, with PLATE the only one to finish in two. 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 #1,525 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,525 for August 22, 2025 was RATTY.
- Repeated letters Yes: T appears more than once.
- Vowels A.
- First letter It starts with R.
- Last letter It ends with Y.
- Definition Showing signs of wear and tear
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