The answer to Wordle #125 was

STEED

STEED: A bicycle or other vehicle.

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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 #125 scores 24/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 22, 2021?
The Wordle answer for October 22, 2021 (puzzle #125) was STEED.
What does STEED mean?
STEED: A bicycle or other vehicle.
Why was Wordle #125 tricky?
STEED is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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