Wordle #83: LAPEL
September 10, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved LAPEL 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 LAPEL So Quickly
PLATE showed that P, L, A and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 9 words that could still be the answer. Word Bot selected LAPEL for guess two.
PLATE → 9 → LAPEL
How Different Starting Words Solved LAPEL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 4 |
The five openers solved LAPEL in 2–4 guesses, with PLATE the only one to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #83 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #83 for September 10, 2021 was LAPEL.
- Repeated letters Yes: L appears more than once.
- Vowels A and E.
- First letter It starts with L.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition The fold of fabric at the front of a coat that continues from the collar
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