The answer to Wordle #1,021 was

WRIST

WRIST: The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,021 scores 51/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 5, 2024?
The Wordle answer for April 5, 2024 (puzzle #1021) was WRIST.
What does WRIST mean?
WRIST: The complex joint between forearm bones, carpus, and metacarpals where the hand is attached to the arm; the carpus in a narrow sense.
Why was Wordle #1021 tricky?
WRIST is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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