The answer to Wordle #471 was

STING

STING: A bump left on the skin after having been stung.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #471 scores 24/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 3, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 3, 2022 (puzzle #471) was STING.
What does STING mean?
STING: A bump left on the skin after having been stung.
Why was Wordle #471 tricky?
STING is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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