Wordle #1,713: LANCE
February 26, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved LANCE in 3 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
How PLATE Solved LANCE in Three Guesses
PLATE placed E correctly and showed that L and A were in the word but in different positions, leaving 64 words that could still be the answer. ANGLE cut that to 3, and the Word Bot selected LANCE for guess three.
PLATE → 64 → ANGLE → 3 → LANCE
How Different Starting Words Solved LANCE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
All five openers solved LANCE in three guesses. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,713 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,713 for February 26, 2026 was LANCE.
- First letter
- L
- Last letter
- E
- Standard vowels
- A, E
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
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