The answer to Wordle #1,123 was

DECOY

DECOY: A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,123 scores 25/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the DEC_Y family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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Solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for July 16, 2024?
The Wordle answer for July 16, 2024 (puzzle #1123) was DECOY.
What does DECOY mean?
DECOY: A person or object meant to lure somebody into danger.
Why was Wordle #1123 tricky?
DECOY is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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