Wordle #973: PSALM
February 17, 2024 — TurnWord Word Bot solved PSALM in 2 guesses starting with PLATE. Compare five standard opening words, or enter your own.
Why PLATE Solved PSALM So Quickly
PLATE placed P and A correctly and showed that L was in the word but in a different position, leaving just three words that could still be the answer. The Word Bot selected PSALM for guess two.
PLATE → 3 → PSALM
How Different Starting Words Solved PSALM
| Starting word | Guesses |
|---|---|
| PLATE | 2 |
| STALE | 2 |
| SLATE | 2 |
| CLASP | 2 |
| STARE | 3 |
The five openers solved PSALM in 2–3 guesses, with PLATE, STALE, SLATE and CLASP the fastest to finish in two. Each run uses the same Word Bot and target word; only the opener changes.
Wordle #973 Answer and Hints
The answer to Wordle #973 for February 17, 2024 was PSALM.
- First letter
- P
- Last letter
- M
- Standard vowels
- A
- Repeated letters
- none
- Meaning
- A sacred song or hymn of praise
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