The answer to Wordle #1,576 was

WOUND

WOUND: An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,576 scores 99/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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What was the Wordle answer for October 12, 2025?
The Wordle answer for October 12, 2025 (puzzle #1576) was WOUND.
What does WOUND mean?
WOUND: An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
Why was Wordle #1576 tricky?
WOUND is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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