The answer to Wordle #1,539 was

DRIFT

DRIFT: Movement; that which moves or is moved.

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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 #1,539 scores 11/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 5, 2025?
The Wordle answer for September 5, 2025 (puzzle #1539) was DRIFT.
What does DRIFT mean?
DRIFT: Movement; that which moves or is moved.
Why was Wordle #1539 tricky?
DRIFT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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