Wordle #868: MANIA
November 4, 2023 — TurnWord Word Bot solved MANIA 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 MANIA in Three Guesses
PLATE showed that A was in the word but in a different position, leaving 1,622 words that could still be the answer. MANOR cut that to 16, and Word Bot selected MANIA for guess three.
PLATE → 1,622 → MANOR → 16 → MANIA
How Different Starting Words Solved MANIA
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| STARE | 4 |
| STALE | 5 |
| SLATE | 5 |
The five openers solved MANIA in 3–5 guesses, with PLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #868 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #868 for November 4, 2023 was MANIA.
- Repeated letters Yes: A appears more than once.
- Vowels A and I.
- First letter It starts with M.
- Last letter It ends with A.
- Definition An irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
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