The answer to Wordle #1,520 was

LOUSY

LOUSY: Unwanted and often unpleasant.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,520 scores 53/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for August 17, 2025?
The Wordle answer for August 17, 2025 (puzzle #1520) was LOUSY.
What does LOUSY mean?
LOUSY: Unwanted and often unpleasant.
Why was Wordle #1520 tricky?
LOUSY is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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