The answer to Wordle #1,178 was

DEBIT

DEBIT: In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,178 scores 57/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 9, 2024?
The Wordle answer for September 9, 2024 (puzzle #1178) was DEBIT.
What does DEBIT mean?
DEBIT: In bookkeeping, an entry in the left hand column of an account.
Why was Wordle #1178 tricky?
DEBIT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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