Wordle #1,785: SATIN
May 9, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SATIN 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 SATIN in Three Guesses
PLATE showed that A and T were in the word but in different positions, leaving 359 words that could still be the answer. TAINT cut that to 3, and Word Bot selected SATIN for guess three.
PLATE → 359 → TAINT → 3 → SATIN
How Different Starting Words Solved SATIN
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved SATIN in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE, STARE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,785 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,785 for May 9, 2026 was SATIN.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and I.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with N.
- Definition A smooth fabric with a glossy face and a dull back
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