The answer to Wordle #492 was

FAULT

FAULT: Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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How difficult was it for the solver?

In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #492 scores 17/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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3 Guesses in the solver replay

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 24, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 24, 2022 (puzzle #492) was FAULT.
What does FAULT mean?
FAULT: Culpability; the responsibility for a blameworthy event.
Why was Wordle #492 tricky?
FAULT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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