Wordle #1,737: BASIL
March 22, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved BASIL in 2 guesses starting with STARE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
STARE
BASIL
Why STARE Solved BASIL So Quickly
STARE showed that S and A were in the word but in different positions, leaving 660 words that could still be the answer. The Word Bot selected BASIL for guess two.
STARE → 660 → BASIL
How Different Starting Words Solved BASIL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STARE | 2 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved BASIL in 2–4 guesses, with STARE the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,737 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,737 for March 22, 2026 was BASIL.
- First letter
- B
- Last letter
- L
- Standard vowels
- A, I
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- An aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking
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