The answer to Wordle #472 was

BOUGH

BOUGH: A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #472 scores 78/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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5 Words in the _OUGH family
3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 4, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 4, 2022 (puzzle #472) was BOUGH.
What does BOUGH mean?
BOUGH: A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.
Why was Wordle #472 tricky?
BOUGH is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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