Wordle #1,702: SKULL
February 15, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SKULL 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 SKULL in Three Guesses
PLATE showed that L was in the word but in a different position, leaving 541 words that could still be the answer. DILLS cut that to 3, and Word Bot selected SKULL for guess three.
PLATE → 541 → DILLS → 3 → SKULL
How Different Starting Words Solved SKULL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved SKULL in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,702 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,702 for February 15, 2026 was SKULL.
- Repeated letters Yes: L appears more than once.
- Vowels U.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition The bony skeleton of the head
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