I eventually managed it in 3 as well though initially after my first 2 goes I couldnt think of a word that fit them for the 3rd go. Had to put it down and come back to it later when I had a coffee and inspiration struck. I was fairly confident of a 3 when I finally thought of a word that fit
Interesting - I am now on the NYT site - must admit I didnt know the word on the original site was valid either
Got today's in three with only the second letter green after the first two goes! Very flukey to get it in three and no idea what made me put that!
Exactly the same for me. Went through the alphabet several times and couldn't think of a word that fit. Finally dawned on me.