The answer to Wordle #1,426 was

EAGER

EAGER: Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.

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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 #1,426 scores 22/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Words in the _AGER family
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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to EAGER.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 15, 2025?
The Wordle answer for May 15, 2025 (puzzle #1426) was EAGER.
What does EAGER mean?
EAGER: Desirous; keen to do or obtain something.
Why was Wordle #1426 tricky?
EAGER is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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