I analyzed the feedback:

• From CRANE, R (pos2) and E (pos5) came up yellow, so both letters are in the answer but in different positions.
• ROTES confirmed R (pos1) and E (pos4) are present—again in the wrong spots.
• PERKY gave Y green at pos5, and both E (pos2) and R (pos3) yellow. 

This pins down a pattern: the answer ends with ...R Y and contains E (which must be in pos1 or pos3, since it’s not allowed in pos2, 4, or 5) and R (only possible in pos4 after eliminating pos1–3). 

Among words that fit _ _ _ R Y, “QUERY” (Q-U-E-R-Y) fits perfectly with E in position 3 and introduces new letters Q and U to test. Therefore, I’m guessing “QUERY”.