The answer to Wordle #1,172 was

FAINT

FAINT: Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,172 scores 27/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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4 Words in the _AINT family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to FAINT.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 3, 2024?
The Wordle answer for September 3, 2024 (puzzle #1172) was FAINT.
What does FAINT mean?
FAINT: Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to lose consciousness
Why was Wordle #1172 tricky?
FAINT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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