Wordle #115 Answer
October 12, 2021 · Tuesday
The answer to Wordle #115 was
THUMB
THUMB: The shortest and thickest digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
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Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #115 scores 61/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to THUMB.
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Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for October 12, 2021?
- The Wordle answer for October 12, 2021 (puzzle #115) was THUMB.
- What does THUMB mean?
- THUMB: The shortest and thickest digit of the hand that for humans has the most mobility and can be made to oppose (moved to touch) all of the other fingers.
- Why was Wordle #115 tricky?
- THUMB is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.