The answer to Wordle #138 was

PULPY

PULPY: Having the characteristics of pulp.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

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

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 4, 2021?
The Wordle answer for November 4, 2021 (puzzle #138) was PULPY.
What does PULPY mean?
PULPY: Having the characteristics of pulp.
Why was Wordle #138 tricky?
PULPY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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