Wordle #385: STEAD
July 9, 2022 — TurnWord Word Bot solved STEAD in 2 guesses starting with STARE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why STARE Solved STEAD So Quickly
STARE placed S and T correctly and showed that A and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving just six words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected STEAD for guess two.
STARE → 6 → STEAD
How Different Starting Words Solved STEAD
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STARE | 2 |
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| CLASP | 4 |
| PLATE | 5 |
The five openers solved STEAD in 2–5 guesses, with STARE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #385 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #385 for July 9, 2022 was STEAD.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with D.
- Definition The position properly occupied or served by another
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