Wordle #965: STIFF
February 9, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved STIFF in 4 guesses starting with CLASP. Compare five standard opening words. Or try your own Start Word: tap 
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How CLASP Solved STIFF in Four Guesses
CLASP showed that S was in the word but in a different position, leaving 2,056 words that could still be the answer. SIREN cut that to 37, SMITH to 3, and Word Bot selected STIFF for guess four.
CLASP → 2,056 → SIREN → 37 → SMITH → 3 → STIFF
How Different Starting Words Solved STIFF
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| CLASP | 4 |
| PLATE | 5 |
| STARE | 5 |
| STALE | 5 |
| SLATE | 5 |
The five openers solved STIFF in 4–5 guesses, with CLASP the only one to finish in four. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #965 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #965 for February 9, 2024 was STIFF.
- Repeated letters Yes: F appears more than once.
- Vowels I.
- First letter It starts with S.
- Last letter It ends with F.
- Definition Rigid and difficult to bend or move
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