I will edit at the end of the day with the particulars because my first word is now easily known.
In sum, at the end of word two, I knew exactly what the last four letters were (even though only one was green on word 2) and knew I had 4 possibilities. It's going to be a 3-6 or I could guarantee 4 by using a throw away.
Well there comes a time in every man's life when he has to ask himself one question. Do I feel lucky.
Oh heck yeah I'm going for it........ Bang Gotcha Dirty Harry.
3.
edit word 1 y w y y w
I didn't use my second stab in the dark.
w G y y y One yellow above became the green. So I knew the last four. Took the gamble and got my 3