The answer to Wordle #1,194 was

TORCH

TORCH: A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the hand, put into a wall bracket, or stuck into the ground, and used chiefly as a light source.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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What was the Wordle answer for September 25, 2024?
The Wordle answer for September 25, 2024 (puzzle #1194) was TORCH.
What does TORCH mean?
TORCH: A stick of wood or plant fibres twisted together, with one end soaked in a flammable substance such as resin or tallow and set on fire, which is held in the hand, put into a wall bracket, or stuck into the ground, and used chiefly as a light source.
Why was Wordle #1194 tricky?
TORCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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