21-Oct-2023 in 3

Guess #1:  SERAI

• "S" is in the correct place
• "R" is out of place
• "I" is out of place
• There are five possible words at this point.  Guessing "SKIRT" has a 20% chance of winning in 2 and a guaranteed win in 4.
  
• Turns out a guess of "SHIRK" would guarantee a win in 3
  

Guess #2:  SKIRT

• "K" is out of place
• "I" is in the correct Place
• "R" is in the correct Place
• There is now a 50-50 chance with "SHIRK" or "SMIRK" remaining

Guess #3:  SMIRK

• Got lucky