The answer to Wordle #1,443 was

ROUGH

ROUGH: Not smooth; uneven.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,443 scores 68/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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5 Words in the _OUGH family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for June 1, 2025?
The Wordle answer for June 1, 2025 (puzzle #1443) was ROUGH.
What does ROUGH mean?
ROUGH: Not smooth; uneven.
Why was Wordle #1443 tricky?
ROUGH is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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