Wordle #185: PLUCK
December 21, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved PLUCK in 2 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why PLATE Solved PLUCK So Quickly
PLATE placed P and L correctly, leaving 28 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected PLUCK for guess two.
PLATE → 28 → PLUCK
How Different Starting Words Solved PLUCK
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 |
| CLASP | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| STALE | 4 |
The five openers solved PLUCK in 2–4 guesses, with PLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #185 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #185 for December 21, 2021 was PLUCK.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels U.
- First letter It starts with P.
- Last letter It ends with K.
- Definition To pull or pull out sharply
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