Wordle #268: SMELT
March 14, 2022 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SMELT in 2 guesses starting with STALE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why STALE Solved SMELT So Quickly
STALE placed S and L correctly and showed that T and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving just three words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected SMELT for guess two.
STALE → 3 → SMELT
How Different Starting Words Solved SMELT
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
The five openers solved SMELT in 2–3 guesses, with STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #268 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #268 for March 14, 2022 was SMELT.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with T.
- Definition To extract metal from ore by heating
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