The answer to Wordle #462 was

GRATE

GRATE: A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #462 scores 35/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to GRATE.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 24, 2022?
The Wordle answer for September 24, 2022 (puzzle #462) was GRATE.
What does GRATE mean?
GRATE: A horizontal metal grill through which liquid, ash, or small objects can fall, while larger objects cannot.
Why was Wordle #462 tricky?
GRATE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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