Wordle #1,554: DEFER
September 20, 2025 — TurnWord Word Bot solved DEFER in 4 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
How PLATE Solved DEFER in Four Guesses
PLATE showed that E was in the word but in a different position, leaving 1,589 words that could still be the answer. DINER cut that to 7, DOVER to 3, and the Word Bot selected DEFER for guess four.
PLATE → 1,589 → DINER → 7 → DOVER → 3 → DEFER
How Different Starting Words Solved DEFER
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
All five openers solved DEFER in four guesses. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,554 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,554 for September 20, 2025 was DEFER.
- First letter
- D
- Last letter
- R
- Standard vowels
- E
- Repeated letters
- E
- Meaning
- To put off or delay until a later time
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