Wordle #186: CRAZE
December 22, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CRAZE in 4 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How PLATE Solved CRAZE in Four Guesses
PLATE placed A and E correctly, leaving 94 words that could still be the answer. CRAVE cut that to 5, CRANE to 4, and Word Bot selected CRAZE for guess four.
PLATE → 94 → CRAVE → 5 → CRANE → 4 → CRAZE
How Different Starting Words Solved CRAZE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 5 |
| CLASP | 5 |
The five openers solved CRAZE in 4–5 guesses, with PLATE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #186 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #186 for December 22, 2021 was CRAZE.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with C.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition An interest or enthusiasm followed with exaggerated zeal; a fad
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