Wordle #717: SCOUT
June 6, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SCOUT 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 SCOUT So Quickly
CLASP showed that C and S were in the word but in different positions, leaving 195 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected SCOUT for guess two.
CLASP → 195 → SCOUT
How Different Starting Words Solved SCOUT
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 2 |
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved SCOUT in 2–4 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 #717 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #717 for June 6, 2023 was SCOUT.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels O and U.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with T.
- Definition A person sent ahead to gather information or explore an area
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