The answer to Wordle #473 was

MARSH

MARSH: An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass or herbaceous plants.

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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 #473 scores 78/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 5, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 5, 2022 (puzzle #473) was MARSH.
What does MARSH mean?
MARSH: An area of low, wet land, often with tall grass or herbaceous plants.
Why was Wordle #473 tricky?
MARSH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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