The answer to Wordle #1,604 was

FUGUE

FUGUE: A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.

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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 #1,604 scores 74/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 9, 2025?
The Wordle answer for November 9, 2025 (puzzle #1604) was FUGUE.
What does FUGUE mean?
FUGUE: A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a particular melody is played in a number of voices, each voice introduced in turn by playing the melody.
Why was Wordle #1604 tricky?
FUGUE is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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