Wordle #850: ADULT
October 17, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved ADULT in 3 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How PLATE Solved ADULT in Three Guesses
PLATE showed that L, A and T were in the word but in different positions, leaving 80 words that could still be the answer. DOTAL cut that to 2, and Word Bot selected ADULT for guess three.
PLATE → 80 → DOTAL → 2 → ADULT
How Different Starting Words Solved ADULT
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| SLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved ADULT in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE, STALE and SLATE the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #850 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #850 for October 17, 2023 was ADULT.
- Repeated letters No. All five letters are different.
- Vowels A and U.
- First letter It starts with A.
- Last letter It ends with T.
- Definition A fully developed person from maturity onward
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