Wordle #1,683: DUSKY
January 27, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved DUSKY 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 DUSKY in Four Guesses
PLATE found none of DUSKY's letters, ruling out P, L, A, T and E, leaving 1,811 words that could still be the answer. CIONS cut that to 38, BRUSH to 3, and Word Bot selected DUSKY for guess four.
PLATE → 1,811 → CIONS → 38 → BRUSH → 3 → DUSKY
How Different Starting Words Solved DUSKY
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 5 |
| SLATE | 5 |
| CLASP | 5 |
The five openers solved DUSKY in 4–5 guesses, with PLATE and STARE the fastest to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,683 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,683 for January 27, 2026 was DUSKY.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels U.
- First letter It starts with D.
- Last letter It ends with Y.
- Definition Darkish in color or dimly lit
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