The answer to Wordle #487 was

QUIRK

QUIRK: An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #487 scores 74/100 for solver difficulty (tricky).

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Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 19, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 19, 2022 (puzzle #487) was QUIRK.
What does QUIRK mean?
QUIRK: An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
Why was Wordle #487 tricky?
QUIRK is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: uncommon letters.

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