The answer to Wordle #837 was

SPURT

SPURT: To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.

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Letter difficulty: Moderate

Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #837 scores 38/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 4, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 4, 2023 (puzzle #837) was SPURT.
What does SPURT mean?
SPURT: To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.
Why was Wordle #837 tricky?
SPURT is rated moderate for letter difficulty. Why it may be tricky: only one vowel.

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