Wordle #1,781: LATCH
May 5, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved LATCH in 3 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
How CLASP Solved LATCH in Three Guesses
CLASP showed that C, L and A were in the word but in different positions, leaving 39 words that could still be the answer. FECAL cut that to 9, and the Word Bot selected LATCH for guess three.
CLASP → 39 → FECAL → 9 → LATCH
How Different Starting Words Solved LATCH
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved LATCH in 3–4 guesses, with CLASP the only one to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,781 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,781 for May 5, 2026 was LATCH.
- First letter
- L
- Last letter
- H
- Standard vowels
- A
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- A fastening device for a door or gate that can be lifted or slid
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