Wordle #1,705: MOGUL
February 18, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved MOGUL 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 MOGUL in Four 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 43, LUNCH to 4, and Word Bot selected MOGUL for guess four.
PLATE → 541 → DILLS → 43 → LUNCH → 4 → MOGUL
How Different Starting Words Solved MOGUL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
All five openers solved MOGUL in four guesses. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,705 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,705 for February 18, 2026 was MOGUL.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels O and U.
- First letter It starts with M.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition A very wealthy or powerful businessman
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