The answer to Wordle #126 was

ABYSS

ABYSS: Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #126 scores 26/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 23, 2021?
The Wordle answer for October 23, 2021 (puzzle #126) was ABYSS.
What does ABYSS mean?
ABYSS: Hell; the bottomless pit; primeval chaos; a confined subterranean ocean.
Why was Wordle #126 tricky?
ABYSS is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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