The answer to Wordle #1,220 was

SPOON

SPOON: An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.

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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 #1,220 scores 82/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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4 Words in the SPOO_ family
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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SPOON.

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 21, 2024?
The Wordle answer for October 21, 2024 (puzzle #1220) was SPOON.
What does SPOON mean?
SPOON: An implement for eating or serving; a scooped utensil whose long handle is straight, in contrast to a ladle.
Why was Wordle #1220 tricky?
SPOON is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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