The answer to Wordle #494 was

FLOUT

FLOUT: To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #494 scores 53/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 26, 2022?
The Wordle answer for October 26, 2022 (puzzle #494) was FLOUT.
What does FLOUT mean?
FLOUT: To express contempt for (laws, rules, etc.) by word or action.
Why was Wordle #494 tricky?
FLOUT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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