The answer to Wordle #501 was

INEPT

INEPT: Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #501 scores 15/100 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 INEPT.

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for November 2, 2022?
The Wordle answer for November 2, 2022 (puzzle #501) was INEPT.
What does INEPT mean?
INEPT: Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.
Why was Wordle #501 tricky?
INEPT is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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