The answer to Wordle #142 was

GROIN

GROIN: The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #142 scores 45/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Words in the GRO_N family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 8, 2021?
The Wordle answer for November 8, 2021 (puzzle #142) was GROIN.
What does GROIN mean?
GROIN: The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.
Why was Wordle #142 tricky?
GROIN is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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