Wordle #497: LIBEL
October 29, 2022 — TurnWord Word Bot solved LIBEL in 2 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why CLASP Solved LIBEL So Quickly
CLASP showed that L was in the word but in a different position, leaving 682 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected LIBEL for guess two.
CLASP → 682 → LIBEL
How Different Starting Words Solved LIBEL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 2 |
| STALE | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
| SLATE | 5 |
The five openers solved LIBEL in 2–5 guesses, with CLASP the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #497 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #497 for October 29, 2022 was LIBEL.
- Repeated letters Yes: L appears more than once.
- Vowels E and I.
- First letter It starts with L.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition A false and malicious published statement defaming a living person
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