The answer to Wordle #121 was

TWEED

TWEED: A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #121 scores 32/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 18, 2021?
The Wordle answer for October 18, 2021 (puzzle #121) was TWEED.
What does TWEED mean?
TWEED: A coarse woolen fabric used for clothing.
Why was Wordle #121 tricky?
TWEED is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, uncommon letters.

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