Wordle #1,689: CIGAR
February 2, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CIGAR in 3 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How PLATE Solved CIGAR in Three Guesses
PLATE showed that A was in the word but in a different position, leaving 1,622 words that could still be the answer. MANOR cut that to 11, and Word Bot selected CIGAR for guess three.
PLATE → 1,622 → MANOR → 11 → CIGAR
How Different Starting Words Solved CIGAR
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved CIGAR in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE, STARE and CLASP the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,689 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,689 for February 2, 2026 was CIGAR.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and I.
- First letter It starts with C.
- Last letter It ends with R.
- Definition A roll of tobacco for smoking
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