The answer to Wordle #846 was

UNCLE

UNCLE: The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.

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Letter difficulty: Easy

Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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In a replay of past puzzles, Wordle #846 scores 5/100 for solver difficulty (easier for the solver).

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

The solver reaches the answer in 3 guesses.

Common questions

What was the Wordle answer for October 13, 2023?
The Wordle answer for October 13, 2023 (puzzle #846) was UNCLE.
What does UNCLE mean?
UNCLE: The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
Why was Wordle #846 tricky?
UNCLE is rated easy for letter difficulty. Its letter pattern is relatively straightforward.

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