Wordle #45: CRATE
August 3, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CRATE 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 CRATE So Quickly
STARE placed A and E correctly and showed that T and R were in the word but in different positions, leaving 14 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected CRATE for guess two.
STARE → 14 → CRATE
How Different Starting Words Solved CRATE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STARE | 2 |
| CLASP | 2 |
| PLATE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
The five openers solved CRATE in 2–3 guesses, with STARE and CLASP the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #45 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #45 for August 3, 2021 was CRATE.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with C.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition A rugged box, usually made of wood, used for shipping
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