Wordle #1,957: GRIST
October 28, 2026 — TurnWord Word Bot solved GRIST 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 GRIST in Four Guesses
PLATE showed that T was in the word but in a different position, leaving 489 words that could still be the answer. HOIST cut that to 8, WRIST to 3, and Word Bot selected GRIST for guess four.
PLATE → 489 → HOIST → 8 → WRIST → 3 → GRIST
How Different Starting Words Solved GRIST
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
| STALE | 5 |
The five openers solved GRIST in 4–5 guesses, with PLATE, STARE, SLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #1,957 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #1,957 for October 28, 2026 was GRIST.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels I.
- First letter It starts with G.
- Last letter It ends with T.
- Definition Material or a subject that can be used or turned to one's advantage
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