Wordle #961: REPEL
February 5, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved REPEL 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 REPEL in Three Guesses
PLATE showed that P, L and E were in the word but in different positions, leaving 30 words that could still be the answer. EXPEL cut that to 1, and Word Bot selected REPEL for guess three.
PLATE → 30 → EXPEL → 1 → REPEL
How Different Starting Words Solved REPEL
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 3 |
| STARE | 3 |
| STALE | 3 |
| CLASP | 3 |
| SLATE | 4 |
The five openers solved REPEL in 3–4 guesses, with PLATE, STARE, STALE and CLASP the fastest to finish in three. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #961 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #961 for February 5, 2024 was REPEL.
- Repeated letters Yes: E appears more than once.
- Vowels E.
- First letter It starts with R.
- Last letter It ends with L.
- Definition To drive away or force back
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