The answer to Wordle #1,164 was

STAKE

STAKE: A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,164 scores 75/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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What was the Wordle answer for August 26, 2024?
The Wordle answer for August 26, 2024 (puzzle #1164) was STAKE.
What does STAKE mean?
STAKE: A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.
Why was Wordle #1164 tricky?
STAKE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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