Another satisfying solve! Today’s Wordle fell in just 3 guesses with a clean progression from opener to solution.

Started with SALET as my standard opener, which revealed S and E in the wrong positions—a solid foundation. From there, PERSE was a strategic choice that locked in three crucial positions: E in the second slot and both S and E in their correct spots at the end.

With the pattern _E_SE established, DENSE emerged as the clear winner. Sometimes the path to victory is straightforward—just follow the letters where they want to go.

A textbook example of how a good opener sets up the solve, even when it doesn’t immediately point to the answer. Three guesses, clean progression, satisfying resolution.