The answer to Wordle #1,146 was

SAUCY

SAUCY: Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,146 scores 17/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 8, 2024?
The Wordle answer for August 8, 2024 (puzzle #1146) was SAUCY.
What does SAUCY mean?
SAUCY: Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.
Why was Wordle #1146 tricky?
SAUCY is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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