Wordle #462: GRATE
September 24, 2022 — TurnWord Word Bot solved GRATE in 2 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why PLATE Solved GRATE So Quickly
PLATE placed A, T and E correctly, leaving 18 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected GRATE for guess two.
PLATE → 18 → GRATE
How Different Starting Words Solved GRATE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 |
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
The five openers solved GRATE in 2–3 guesses, with PLATE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #462 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #462 for September 24, 2022 was GRATE.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with G.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition To shred food by rubbing it against a rough surface
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