The answer to Wordle #1,048 was

SLICE

SLICE: That which is thin and broad.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,048 scores 13/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 2, 2024?
The Wordle answer for May 2, 2024 (puzzle #1048) was SLICE.
What does SLICE mean?
SLICE: That which is thin and broad.
Why was Wordle #1048 tricky?
SLICE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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