Wordle #830: SMILE
September 27, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SMILE in 2 guesses starting with STALE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
SMILE was also the answer to #1,806 (May 30, 2026).
Why STALE Solved SMILE So Quickly
STALE placed S, L and E correctly, leaving 12 words that could still be the answer. The Word Bot selected SMILE for guess two.
STALE → 12 → SMILE
How Different Starting Words Solved SMILE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| PLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved SMILE 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 #830 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #830 for September 27, 2023 was SMILE.
- First letter
- S
- Last letter
- E
- Standard vowels
- E, I
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- A facial expression with upturned mouth corners showing pleasure
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