The answer to Wordle #493 was

FOGGY

FOGGY: Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.

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Letter difficulty: Tricky

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #493 scores 97/100 for solver difficulty (hard for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 25, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 25, 2022 (puzzle #493) was FOGGY.
What does FOGGY mean?
FOGGY: Obscured by mist or fog; unclear; hazy.
Why was Wordle #493 tricky?
FOGGY is rated tricky for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter, only one vowel.

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