06-Mar-2024 in 3

Still using the Bot's opening word:  "CRANE"

Guess #1:  CRANE

• C and E are both out of place
  
• A is in the correct place
  

Guess #2:  REALM

• R is out of place
  
• E and A are in the correct places
  
• 3 remaining words:  BEARD;  TEARY;  WEARY
  
• Guaranteed win in 4
  

Guess #3:  TEARY

• Got it !