The answer to Wordle #83 was

LAPEL

LAPEL: Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #83 scores 45/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for September 10, 2021?
The Wordle answer for September 10, 2021 (puzzle #83) was LAPEL.
What does LAPEL mean?
LAPEL: Each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on the front of a jacket or coat that are folded back below the throat, leaving a triangular opening between.
Why was Wordle #83 tricky?
LAPEL is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: a repeated letter.

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