The answer to Wordle #1,046 was

PROWL

PROWL: To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.

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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 #1,046 scores 71/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for April 30, 2024?
The Wordle answer for April 30, 2024 (puzzle #1046) was PROWL.
What does PROWL mean?
PROWL: To rove over, through, or about in a stealthy manner; especially, to search in, as for prey or booty.
Why was Wordle #1046 tricky?
PROWL is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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