Wordle #497 Answer
October 29, 2022 · Saturday
The answer to Wordle #497 was
LIBEL
LIBEL: A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
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Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.
How difficult was it for the solver?
In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #497 scores 33/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).
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Guesses in the solver replay
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Solver replay
One route our solver takes from its usual opening word to LIBEL.
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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.
Common questions
- What was the Wordle answer for October 29, 2022?
- The Wordle answer for October 29, 2022 (puzzle #497) was LIBEL.
- What does LIBEL mean?
- LIBEL: A written or pictorial false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation.
- Why was Wordle #497 tricky?
- LIBEL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.