The answer to Wordle #105 was

ESSAY

ESSAY: A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

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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 #105 scores 70/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 2, 2021?
The Wordle answer for October 2, 2021 (puzzle #105) was ESSAY.
What does ESSAY mean?
ESSAY: A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
Why was Wordle #105 tricky?
ESSAY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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