13-Jan-2023 in 3

Gong with the Bot's new, favorite opening:  "TRACE".

Guess #1:  TRACE

• R and E are both in incorrect places
  
• A is in the correct place
  
• 9 words remain
  
• The next guess should cut it to one
  

Guess #2:  BADLY

• One to go
  

Guess #3:  HEARD

•  Yes, Sir !