The answer to Wordle #1,009 was

TOWEL

TOWEL: A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,009 scores 37/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Words in the _OWEL family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to TOWEL.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for March 24, 2024?
The Wordle answer for March 24, 2024 (puzzle #1009) was TOWEL.
What does TOWEL mean?
TOWEL: A cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.
Why was Wordle #1009 tricky?
TOWEL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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