The answer to Wordle #1,802 was

COUCH

COUCH: An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.

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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 #1,802 scores 94/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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4 Words in the _OUCH family
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What was the Wordle answer for May 26, 2026?
The Wordle answer for May 26, 2026 (puzzle #1802) was COUCH.
What does COUCH mean?
COUCH: An item of furniture, often upholstered, for the comfortable seating of more than one person; a sofa.
Why was Wordle #1802 tricky?
COUCH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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