The answer to Wordle #1,003 was

SPELT

SPELT: simple past and past participle of spell

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,003 scores 74/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 18, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 18, 2024 (puzzle #1003) was SPELT.
What does SPELT mean?
SPELT: simple past and past participle of spell
Why was Wordle #1003 tricky?
SPELT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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