The answer to Wordle #1,143 was

ENSUE

ENSUE: To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.

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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 #1,143 scores 38/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 5, 2024?
The Wordle answer for August 5, 2024 (puzzle #1143) was ENSUE.
What does ENSUE mean?
ENSUE: To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.
Why was Wordle #1143 tricky?
ENSUE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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