The answer to Wordle #1,043 was

GLEAM

GLEAM: An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,043 scores 63/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 27, 2024?
The Wordle answer for April 27, 2024 (puzzle #1043) was GLEAM.
What does GLEAM mean?
GLEAM: An appearance of light, especially one which is indistinct or small, or short-lived.
Why was Wordle #1043 tricky?
GLEAM is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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