The answer to Wordle #490 was

SPIEL

SPIEL: A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #490 scores 10/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to SPIEL.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 22, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 22, 2022 (puzzle #490) was SPIEL.
What does SPIEL mean?
SPIEL: A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade.
Why was Wordle #490 tricky?
SPIEL is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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