The answer to Wordle #1,170 was

MUSHY

MUSHY: Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,170 scores 60/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the _USHY family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 1, 2024?
The Wordle answer for September 1, 2024 (puzzle #1170) was MUSHY.
What does MUSHY mean?
MUSHY: Resembling or having the consistency of mush; semiliquid, pasty, or granular.
Why was Wordle #1170 tricky?
MUSHY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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