The answer to Wordle #1,509 was

GROAN

GROAN: A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,509 scores 86/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 6, 2025?
The Wordle answer for August 6, 2025 (puzzle #1509) was GROAN.
What does GROAN mean?
GROAN: A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
Why was Wordle #1509 tricky?
GROAN is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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