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Hints for Wordle #1952

What kind of word

Wiktionary lists it as a noun.

The middle letter

The middle letter is I.

Vowels and repeats

One vowel. One letter appears twice.

How it ends

Ends in L.

How it starts

Begins with T.

Reveal the answer and explanation

The answer to Wordle #1,952 is

TRILL: A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it as an ornament; in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.

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Word difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be difficult: uncommon in general English, a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 23, 2026?
The Wordle answer for October 23, 2026 (puzzle #1952) was TRILL.
What does TRILL mean?
TRILL: A rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it as an ornament; in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.
Why was Wordle #1952 tricky?
TRILL is rated tricky for estimated word difficulty. Why it may be difficult: uncommon in general English, a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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