From the first guess 'CRANE' with feedback ⬛🟩⬛🟩⬛, we determined that the solution has 'R' in the 2nd position and 'N' in the 4th position, with C, A, and E likely not present. Based on this, the answer pattern is _ R _ N _. 'PRONG' fits this pattern (P R O N G) and tests new letters (P, O, and G) to help narrow down the remaining possibilities.