The answer to Wordle #486 was

EXIST

EXIST: to be; have existence; have being or reality

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #486 scores 17/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 18, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 18, 2022 (puzzle #486) was EXIST.
What does EXIST mean?
EXIST: to be; have existence; have being or reality
Why was Wordle #486 tricky?
EXIST is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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