Wordle #1,717: SLIME
March 2, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SLIME 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 SLIME in Three Guesses
PLATE placed L and E correctly, leaving 45 words that could still be the answer. CLOSE cut that to 3, and Word Bot selected SLIME for guess three.
PLATE → 45 → CLOSE → 3 → SLIME
How Different Starting Words Solved SLIME
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved SLIME in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,717 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,717 for March 2, 2026 was SLIME.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels E and I.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition Any thick, viscous matter
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