The answer to Wordle #1,562 was

GOOEY

GOOEY: Having the consistency of goo: soft or viscous, and sticky.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,562 scores 92/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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

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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 28, 2025?
The Wordle answer for September 28, 2025 (puzzle #1562) was GOOEY.
What does GOOEY mean?
GOOEY: Having the consistency of goo: soft or viscous, and sticky.
Why was Wordle #1562 tricky?
GOOEY is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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