The answer to Wordle #1,422 was

DOWEL

DOWEL: A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,422 scores 64/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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4 Words in the _OWEL family
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What was the Wordle answer for May 11, 2025?
The Wordle answer for May 11, 2025 (puzzle #1422) was DOWEL.
What does DOWEL mean?
DOWEL: A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position.
Why was Wordle #1422 tricky?
DOWEL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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