Wordle #417: CLING
August 10, 2022 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CLING in 2 guesses starting with STALE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
STALE
CLING
Why STALE Solved CLING So Quickly
STALE showed that L was in the word but in a different position, leaving 287 words that could still be the answer. The Word Bot selected CLING for guess two.
STALE → 287 → CLING
How Different Starting Words Solved CLING
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STALE | 2 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved CLING in 2–4 guesses, with STALE the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #417 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #417 for August 10, 2022 was CLING.
- First letter
- C
- Last letter
- G
- Standard vowels
- I
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- To hold on tightly or remain attached to something
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