The answer to Wordle #1,055 was

JERKY

JERKY: Characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.

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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 #1,055 scores 89/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 9, 2024?
The Wordle answer for May 9, 2024 (puzzle #1055) was JERKY.
What does JERKY mean?
JERKY: Characterized by physical jerking, or by sudden and uneven progress.
Why was Wordle #1055 tricky?
JERKY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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