Wordle #720: BALSA
June 9, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved BALSA in 2 guesses starting with STALE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
Why STALE Solved BALSA So Quickly
STALE showed that S, A and L were in the word but in different positions, leaving 126 words that could still be the answer. The Word Bot selected BALSA for guess two.
STALE → 126 → BALSA
How Different Starting Words Solved BALSA
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| CLASP | 2 |
| PLATE | 4 |
| STARE | 4 |
The five openers solved BALSA in 2–4 guesses, with STALE, SLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #720 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #720 for June 9, 2023 was BALSA.
- First letter
- B
- Last letter
- A
- Standard vowels
- A
- Repeated letters
- A
- Meaning
- Strong lightweight wood used especially for floats
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