Wordle #1,784 Answer
May 8, 2026 · Friday
The answer to Wordle #1,784 was
UMBRA
UMBRA: The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.
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Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #1,784 scores 26/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to UMBRA.
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for May 8, 2026?
- The Wordle answer for May 8, 2026 (puzzle #1784) was UMBRA.
- What does UMBRA mean?
- UMBRA: The fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object.
- Why was Wordle #1784 tricky?
- UMBRA is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.