The answer to Wordle #1,029 was

STEEL

STEEL: An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,029 scores 44/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 13, 2024?
The Wordle answer for April 13, 2024 (puzzle #1029) was STEEL.
What does STEEL mean?
STEEL: An artificial metal produced from iron, harder and more elastic than elemental iron; used figuratively as a symbol of hardness.
Why was Wordle #1029 tricky?
STEEL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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