The answer to Wordle #1,188 was

PRESS

PRESS: An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,188 scores 73/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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3 Words in the _RESS family
4 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 19, 2024?
The Wordle answer for September 19, 2024 (puzzle #1188) was PRESS.
What does PRESS mean?
PRESS: An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.
Why was Wordle #1188 tricky?
PRESS is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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