Wordle #822: CLOSE
September 19, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved CLOSE 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 CLOSE So Quickly
PLATE placed L and E correctly, leaving 45 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected CLOSE for guess two.
PLATE → 45 → CLOSE
How Different Starting Words Solved CLOSE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 |
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| CLASP | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
The five openers solved CLOSE in 2–3 guesses, with PLATE, 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 #822 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #822 for September 19, 2023 was CLOSE.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels E and O.
- First letter It starts with C.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition To shut or block an opening; also, nearby
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