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Wordle Answers for Saturday, September 28, 2024 — Puzzle #272

5L: STRAP 8 word lengths Puzzle #272 Published Sep 28, 2024

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5-Letter Answer Wordle Unlimited #272
S
T
R
A
P

STRAP

/stɹæp/

noun · 3 meanings

1. A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

2. A strip of thick leather used in flogging.

1. To beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

2. To fasten or bind with a strap.

Medium

Difficulty

3

Avg Guesses

85%

Solve Rate

STRAP

Answer

Hints (Without Spoilers)

Category

This word relates to "A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like..."

Structure

1 vowel (A) · starts with ST · ends in RAP · no repeated letters

Definition Hint

A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like....

Solve Walkthrough — Solved in 3

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Best opening: slate — tests S, L, A, T, E (all high-frequency)

1
S
L
A
T
E

Great start! 1 letter in position, 2 more in word. Build around the correct positions.

2
S
T
A
R
K

Pattern emerging: 2 confirmed positions, 2 letters to place. Use process of elimination.

3
S
T
R
A
P

STRAP — solved!

Key Insight

After 2 correct and 2 present letters, the pattern narrowed to just STRAP.

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What was the Wordle answer on September 28, 2024?

The 5-letter Wordle answer was STRAP. In Wordle Unlimited, answers ranged from EARN (4L) to CAPACITANCE (11L).

Was puzzle #272 hard or easy?

Medium. STRAP has moderate letter patterns. Average players solved it in 3 guesses.

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