The answer to Wordle #474 was

SLOTH

SLOTH: Laziness; slowness of mind; disinclination to action or labour; a feeling combining indifference and lethargy; a dragging idleness.

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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 #474 scores 52/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 6, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 6, 2022 (puzzle #474) was SLOTH.
What does SLOTH mean?
SLOTH: Laziness; slowness of mind; disinclination to action or labour; a feeling combining indifference and lethargy; a dragging idleness.
Why was Wordle #474 tricky?
SLOTH is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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