The answer to Wordle #839 was

CHIME

CHIME: A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #839 scores 49/100 for solver difficulty (middle of the pack).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 4 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 6, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 6, 2023 (puzzle #839) was CHIME.
What does CHIME mean?
CHIME: A musical instrument producing a sound when struck, similar to a bell (e.g. a tubular metal bar) or actually a bell. Often used in the plural to refer to the set: the chimes.
Why was Wordle #839 tricky?
CHIME is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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