The answer to Wordle #1,798 was

VOCAL

VOCAL: Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.

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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 #1,798 scores 82/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for May 22, 2026?
The Wordle answer for May 22, 2026 (puzzle #1798) was VOCAL.
What does VOCAL mean?
VOCAL: Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.
Why was Wordle #1798 tricky?
VOCAL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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