Wordle #488 Answer
October 20, 2022 · Thursday
The answer to Wordle #488 was
DENIM
DENIM: A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.
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Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #488 scores 63/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to DENIM.
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The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for October 20, 2022?
- The Wordle answer for October 20, 2022 (puzzle #488) was DENIM.
- What does DENIM mean?
- DENIM: A textile often made of cotton with a distinct diagonal pattern.
- Why was Wordle #488 tricky?
- DENIM is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.