Wordle #202: SLUMP
January 7, 2022 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SLUMP in 2 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why CLASP Solved SLUMP So Quickly
CLASP placed L and P correctly and showed that S was in the word but in a different position, leaving just four words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected SLUMP for guess two.
CLASP → 4 → SLUMP
How Different Starting Words Solved SLUMP
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 2 |
| PLATE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved SLUMP in 2–4 guesses, with CLASP the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #202 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #202 for January 7, 2022 was SLUMP.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels U.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with P.
- Definition A sudden decline or drop in performance, value, or activity
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