The answer to Wordle #1,198 was

RIDER

RIDER: A mounted person.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,198 scores 85/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the _IDER family
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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 29, 2024?
The Wordle answer for September 29, 2024 (puzzle #1198) was RIDER.
What does RIDER mean?
RIDER: A mounted person.
Why was Wordle #1198 tricky?
RIDER is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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