The answer to Wordle #1,053 was

MUSTY

MUSTY: Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,053 scores 64/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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5 Words in the _USTY family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 7, 2024?
The Wordle answer for May 7, 2024 (puzzle #1053) was MUSTY.
What does MUSTY mean?
MUSTY: Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy.
Why was Wordle #1053 tricky?
MUSTY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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