The answer to Wordle #1,038 was

LASER

LASER: A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,038 scores 36/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Words in the LA_ER family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 22, 2024?
The Wordle answer for April 22, 2024 (puzzle #1038) was LASER.
What does LASER mean?
LASER: A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.
Why was Wordle #1038 tricky?
LASER is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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