Wordle #9: SERVE
June 28, 2021 — TurnWord Word Bot solved SERVE 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 SERVE in Three Guesses
PLATE placed E correctly, leaving 574 words that could still be the answer. SNORE cut that to 5, and Word Bot selected SERVE for guess three.
PLATE → 574 → SNORE → 5 → SERVE
How Different Starting Words Solved SERVE
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 4 |
| SLATE | 4 |
| CLASP | 4 |
The five openers solved SERVE in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE and STARE the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #9 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #9 for June 28, 2021 was SERVE.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with E.
- Definition To perform duties or provide service to someone or something
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