Wordle #565: SLEEK
January 5, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SLEEK in 2 guesses starting with STALE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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Why STALE Solved SLEEK So Quickly
STALE placed S correctly and showed that L and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 37 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected SLEEK for guess two.
STALE → 37 → SLEEK
How Different Starting Words Solved SLEEK
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
The five openers solved SLEEK in 2–4 guesses, with STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #565 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #565 for January 5, 2023 was SLEEK.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with K.
- Definition Smooth and shiny in appearance; glossy and well-groomed
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