The answer to Wordle #146 was

BADLY

BADLY: In a bad manner.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #146 scores 66/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 12, 2021?
The Wordle answer for November 12, 2021 (puzzle #146) was BADLY.
What does BADLY mean?
BADLY: In a bad manner.
Why was Wordle #146 tricky?
BADLY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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