Wordle #180: USING
December 16, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved USING in 3 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
How CLASP Solved USING in Three Guesses
CLASP showed that S was in the word but in a different position, leaving 2,067 words that could still be the answer. SIREN cut that to 21, and the Word Bot selected USING for guess three.
CLASP → 2,067 → SIREN → 21 → USING
How Different Starting Words Solved USING
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved USING 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 #180 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #180 for December 16, 2021 was USING.
- First letter
- U
- Last letter
- G
- Standard vowels
- I, U
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- Employing something for a purpose
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