The answer to Wordle #1,600 was

SHORT

SHORT: Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.

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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 #1,600 scores 39/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 5, 2025?
The Wordle answer for November 5, 2025 (puzzle #1600) was SHORT.
What does SHORT mean?
SHORT: Having a small distance from one end or edge to another, either horizontally or vertically.
Why was Wordle #1600 tricky?
SHORT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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