The answer to Wordle #1,147 was

OUNCE

OUNCE: An avoirdupois ounce, weighing ¹⁄₁₆ of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.349523125 grams.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,147 scores 14/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 9, 2024?
The Wordle answer for August 9, 2024 (puzzle #1147) was OUNCE.
What does OUNCE mean?
OUNCE: An avoirdupois ounce, weighing ¹⁄₁₆ of an avoirdupois pound, or 28.349523125 grams.
Why was Wordle #1147 tricky?
OUNCE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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