Wordle #1,161 Answer
August 23, 2024 · Friday
The answer to Wordle #1,161 was
LEECH
LEECH: A typically aquatic blood-sucking annelid of the subclass Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
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Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,161 scores 76/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).
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Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for August 23, 2024?
- The Wordle answer for August 23, 2024 (puzzle #1161) was LEECH.
- What does LEECH mean?
- LEECH: A typically aquatic blood-sucking annelid of the subclass Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.
- Why was Wordle #1161 tricky?
- LEECH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.