The answer to Wordle #1,139 was

CHALK

CHALK: A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).

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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 #1,139 scores 37/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 1, 2024?
The Wordle answer for August 1, 2024 (puzzle #1139) was CHALK.
What does CHALK mean?
CHALK: A soft, white, powdery limestone (calcium carbonate, CaCO₃).
Why was Wordle #1139 tricky?
CHALK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters, only one vowel.

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